Meaning: Name of a Vedic god; derivation debated
The story
Indra is the Vedic deity associated with storms, rain and kingship. King of the gods describes his role in tradition; the name’s linguistic derivation is less certain.
Nicknames
- Indy
Spellings & variants
- Inder
- Indran
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Indra comes from Sanskrit.
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