Indira
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- 19th century
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
beauty or splendid
The name Indira originates from Sanskrit, where it means 'beauty' or 'splendid'. It is also associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Cultural Context
beauty or splendid
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word इन्दिरा (indirā), a name of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, meaning ‘beauty’ or ‘splendid’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan
Cultural context
In Mauritius, ‘Indira’ is a popular name among the Indo-Mauritian community, reflecting the strong cultural and religious ties to India. It is often chosen to honor the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and is associated with qualities of beauty and grace.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes beauty, prosperity, and the divine feminine, often associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth, fortune, and prosperity.
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Indira Gandhi
politics · India · b. 1917
First female Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.
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