Girindra
Girindra (गिरीन्द्र) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of mountains; the Himalaya”.
Girindra (गिरीन्द्र) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of mountains; the Himalaya”.
Girindra means “Lord of mountains; the Himalaya”. Girindra (गिरीन्द्र · గిరీంద్ర) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Lord of mountains; the Himalaya”. It is formed from giri (mountain), indra (lord). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “गि” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 2, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Girindra name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Girindra |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Lord of mountains; the Himalaya |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | giri (mountain) + indra (lord) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | गिरीन्द्र |
| Telugu | గిరీంద్ర |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | girīndra |
| Pronunciation | Gi-reen-dra |
| First syllable | गि |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Earth & mountains |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Girindra
Girindra is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- giri — mountain
- indra — lord
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Girindra
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “गि” of Girindra falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Girindra
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): गिरीन्द्र
- Telugu: గిరీంద్ర
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): girīndra
How to pronounce Girindra
Say it as “Gi-reen-dra” — 3 spoken syllables.
Girindra is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Girindra
Gabhira, Gahana, Ganadhyaksha, Ganamurti, Gandhar, Gantavya
Girindra: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Girindra?
Girindra means “Lord of mountains; the Himalaya”. It is formed from giri (mountain), indra (lord).
Is Girindra a traditional or a modern name?
Girindra is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Girindra written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): गिरीन्द्र. In Telugu: గిరీంద్ర. Sanskrit transliteration: girīndra.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Girindra?
Its first syllable “गि” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 2) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Girindra?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 8 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Girindra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord of mountains; the Himalaya
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Girindra mean?
Girindra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of mountains; the Himalaya”.
Is Girindra a boy or girl name?
Girindra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Girindra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Girindra aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Girindra?
The Chaldean name number of Girindra is 1.
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