Mrigendra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mrigendra

What is the meaning of the name Mrigendra ?

The baby name Mrigendra is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mri-GEN-dra (approx. IPA: /mɾɪˈɡendrə/).

Mrigendra is Sanskrit in Origin.

Mrigendra is a masculine Indian given name from Sanskrit mṛga “wild animal, deer” + indra “lord, chief,” literally “lord of the animals.” In classical poetry, mṛgendra denotes the lion, so the name conveys lion-like courage and leadership. The term also resonates with Shaiva tradition - Pashupati (“lord of beings”) - and titles such as the Mṛgendra Āgama, adding a subtle sacred association.

Used in medieval and modern periods, the name occurs across India, with particular visibility in eastern regions. Variants and transliterations include Mṛgendra (diacritics), Mrigendra, Mrgendra, and Bengali-style Mrigendro; extended forms like Mrigendranath also appear. Semantically allied names include Siṃha/Singh (“lion”). Today it is uncommon yet dignified, favored by families seeking a Sanskritic choice with classical imagery and a strong, kingly meaning.

⚙ Mrigendra is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 45 recorded uses across 9 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.