Jalendra
Jalendra (जलेन्द्र) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the waters; Varuna”.
Jalendra (जलेन्द्र) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the waters; Varuna”.
Jalendra means “Lord of the waters; Varuna”. Jalendra (जलेन्द्र · జలేంద్ర) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Lord of the waters; Varuna”. It is formed from jala (water), indra (lord). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Jalendra name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Jalendra |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Lord of the waters; Varuna |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | jala (water) + indra (lord) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | जलेन्द्र |
| Telugu | జలేంద్ర |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | jalendra |
| Pronunciation | Ja-len-dra |
| First syllable | ज |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 4 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Jalendra
Jalendra is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- jala — water
- indra — lord
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Jalendra
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “ज” of Jalendra falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Jalendra
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): जलेन्द्र
- Telugu: జలేంద్ర
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): jalendra
How to pronounce Jalendra
Say it as “Ja-len-dra” — 3 spoken syllables.
Jalendra is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Jalendra
Jalad, Jagajjyoti, Jaitra, Janakinath, Janakivallabh, Janamejay
Jalendra: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Jalendra?
Jalendra means “Lord of the waters; Varuna”. It is formed from jala (water), indra (lord).
Is Jalendra a traditional or a modern name?
Jalendra is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Jalendra written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): जलेन्द्र. In Telugu: జలేంద్ర. Sanskrit transliteration: jalendra.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jalendra?
Its first syllable “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Jalendra?
4 in Chaldean numerology and 2 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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Jalendra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord of the waters; Varuna
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jalendra mean?
Jalendra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the waters; Varuna”.
Is Jalendra a boy or girl name?
Jalendra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jalendra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jalendra aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jalendra?
The Chaldean name number of Jalendra is 4.
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