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The baby name Indira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪrə/ (in-DEE-rah).

Indira is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪrə/ (in-DEE-rah)

What is the meaning of the name Indira ?

The baby name Indira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪrə/ (in-DEE-rah).

Indira is Sanskrit in Origin.

Indira is a feminine given name from Sanskrit Indirā (इन्दिरा), an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi. It conveys “splendour, beauty, and prosperity,” and by extension grace and good fortune; some scholars also connect it to imagery of radiance and the moon. The name appears in classical Sanskrit poetry and later Puranic literature as a title of Lakshmi, reinforcing associations with abundance and auspiciousness.

Used across India and the wider South Asian cultural sphere (Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Sinhala, Nepali), Indira entered global awareness in the 20th century, notably through Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi, and remains familiar in diaspora communities. Variants and spellings include Indirā (IAST), Indhira (Tamilized), Indera (Malay/Indonesian), and the related masculine Indra; diminutives include Indi/Indie, Indy, and Ira, with Indu as a cognate. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its elegant sound and benevolent, luminous meaning.

Indira has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Indira

Indira Gandhi Politician · Born 1917 · India Indira Gandhi was a prominent Indian politician who served as the Prime Minister of India, becoming the first and, to date, the only female to hold the office. She played a crucial role in Indian politics during her tenure, particularly known for her leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and the subsequent creation of Bangladesh. Her tenure also included the controversial Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. Indira Varma Actor · Born 1973 · United Kingdom Indira Varma is a British actress best known for her roles in Game of Thrones and Rome. Born on 27 September 1973, she made her film debut in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996).

Indira – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KZ Girls 0 #24 1,720 5,862
KZ 0 #26 84 1,452
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
TM Girls 0 #34 2 574
HN Girls 0 #35 4 884
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
AZ 0 #42 2 706
GE 0 #44 1 997
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
AO 0 #64 13 2,729
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
GE Girls 0 #70 36 1,564
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AZ Girls 0 #73 3 1,051
SI 0 #78 3 1,612
RS 0 #79 6 923
AO Girls 0 #86 144 4,575
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
ID Girls 0 #89 10 3,319
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
PA 0 #94 37 3,797
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
PA Girls 0 #111 686 9,861
RS Girls 0 #111 25 1,651
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
SI Girls 0 #153 22 2,769
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PR Girls 0 #163 5 3,171
MU Girls 0 #166 199 8,539
LU Girls 0 #174 12 4,850
RU 0 #176 14 3,641
Sweden Girls 2020 #178 3 1,663
HR 0 #179 3 2,081
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
NA Girls 0 #212 13 7,146
RU Girls 0 #220 435 11,913
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
EC Girls 0 #230 10 3,650
JP Girls 0 #235 11 6,592
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GR Girls 0 #242 8 6,293
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
HR Girls 0 #249 41 3,687
QA Girls 0 #261 56 15,378
KZ Boys 0 #263 27 6,578
Canada Girls 2023 #272 8 2,824
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
PE 0 #286 25 6,350
OM Girls 0 #309 88 15,987
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #321 9 7,429
IN Girls 0 #333 339 13,121
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
Austria Girls 0 #347 74 1,885
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
BR 0 #355 6 5,969
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
BO 0 #356 26 6,868
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
BD Girls 0 #358 29 8,413
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
CO 0 #362 120 7,768
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
MX 0 #366 48 8,339
CO Girls 0 #368 1,565 16,140
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Girls 0 #373 79 7,952
Finland Girls 0 #379 13 1,368
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Girls 2021 #391 15 3,185
CL 0 #397 15 6,867
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
KW Girls 0 #401 115 19,177
BO Girls 0 #412 212 9,488
AE Girls 0 #417 137 20,968
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
CR Girls 0 #430 103 11,342
Spain 0 #432 21 2,326
ZA 0 #436 12 14,421
GT Girls 0 #466 40 7,500
PE Girls 0 #472 656 14,861
UY Girls 0 #480 31 6,731
CM Girls 0 #483 58 11,671
PS Girls 0 #497 27 10,981
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
BH 0 #515 39 17,937
SG Girls 0 #519 68 18,916
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
AR Girls 0 #555 45 8,289
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #599 17 16,104
IL Girls 0 #599 19 11,648
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
Spain Girls 0 #646 365 5,561
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
IT 0 #696 19 4,183
QA Boys 0 #698 10 18,093
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #710 29 3,895
CL Girls 0 #729 123 14,098
Germany Girls 0 #732 107 4,949
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
MX Girls 0 #759 502 17,781
NG Girls 0 #771 16 15,093
NL Girls 0 #819 137 5,933
SA Girls 0 #832 104 25,931
TN 0 #857 9 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #864 53 8,487
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
BR Girls 0 #877 65 12,708
MY Girls 0 #882 113 24,821
CO Boys 0 #902 19 15,656
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
IN Boys 0 #989 13 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,032 110 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
TR 0 #1,119 93 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,134 316 9,415
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Indira is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Indira

Indira is predominantly a girl's name.
Indira is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ɪnˈdɪrə/ (in-DEE-rah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Indirā (transliteration) and इंदिरा (Devanagari).
Across languages, Indira has these equivalents: Lakshmi (goddess associated with beauty/wealth), Indrani (related name), Sundari (means 'beautiful'), Rupa (means 'beauty/appearance').
Yes — Indira ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Indira ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Indira's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #403 in 2011 to #391 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Indira are in our database, including Indira Gandhi (Politician), Indira Varma (Actor).