About the name Indira
Indira is one of Lakshmi's many names, meaning splendour, but in modern usage it has been almost entirely annexed by twentieth-century politics. Two of the most powerful women India has produced share it, and the name now sounds less devotional than executive.
Indira is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced in-DEE-rah. On the NameRarity scale it scores 64 out of 100, which places it in the rare band — recognisable but seldom used. Distinctive without needing to be spelled out twice. Its strongest period was the 1970s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Indira?
Indira currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 28 people per million carry it — about 1 in 35,714. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Indira
- Indira GandhiPrime Minister of India and the country's first woman to hold the office
- Indira NooyiIndian-American business executive and former CEO of PepsiCo
- Indira VarmaEnglish actress
Names similar to Indira
Ira
EE-rah
The earth, speech, or water; an epithet of Saraswati
Ambika
AHM-bee-kah
Little mother, an epithet of Durga in the Devi Mahatmya
Kamala
KAH-mah-lah
Lotus; an epithet of Lakshmi, who is seated on one
Padma
PUD-mah
Lotus; an epithet of Lakshmi, also the flower of the Padma Awards
Aarna
AAR-naa
Wave or flowing water, an epithet of Lakshmi
Anika
AH-nih-kah
Grace, brilliance; an epithet of the goddess Durga
Isha
EE-shaa
Ruler or mistress, a name of Parvati
Ishita
ih-SHEE-tah
Mastery, superiority; one who desires and attains
Indira — frequently asked questions
What does the name Indira mean?
Indira means "Beauty, splendour; an epithet of Lakshmi". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Indira?
Indira is pronounced in-DEE-rah, with 3 syllables.
How rare is the name Indira?
Indira scores 64 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it rare. Roughly 1 in every 35,714 people carry it — about 28 per million.
What is the numerology number for Indira?
Indira carries the expression number 1, known as The Pioneer. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 9.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Indira?
The lucky number for Indira is 1 (with 10, 19, 28 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Sunlit Gold. The traditional lucky day is Sunday and the associated gemstone is Ruby.