What Does the Name Indira Mean
The name Indira comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Indira below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Indira Name Meaning
Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, TamilMeans "beauty" in Sanskrit. This is another name of Lakshmi, the wife of the Hindu god Vishnu. A notable bearer was India's first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi...
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What does the name Indira mean?
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Is Indira a boy or girl name?
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