Rabindra
Rabindra (রবীন্দ্র) is a Bengali-origin Hindu boy-name meaning "Lord of the Sun; after Rabindranath Tagore".
Rabindra (রবীন্দ্র) is a Bengali-origin Hindu boy-name meaning "Lord of the Sun; after Rabindranath Tagore".
Rabindra (রবীন্দ্র) is a Bengali-origin Hindu boy-name meaning "Lord of the Sun; after Rabindranath Tagore".
What does Rabindra mean?
"Rabindra" (রবীন্দ্র) carries the meaning: Lord of the Sun; after Rabindranath Tagore.
Origin & Sanskrit / Regional Roots
Rabindra originates from Bengali tradition. Bengali names blend Sanskrit roots with Vaishnava and Shakta devotional layers from the Bengal renaissance.
Pronunciation
Rabindra — typically pronounced rabindra. Stress usually falls on the first syllable in most regional dialects.
Numerology
Destiny number: 4. Meaning: Stability, hard work, foundation. Children with this number often display the qualities associated with their numerological vibration.
Similar & Related Names
- Rabin
- Surendra
- Yogendra
- Surajit
Why parents choose this name in 2026
Rabindra remains a meaningful choice for Hindu families in India and the diaspora — combining cultural depth, spiritual resonance, and a sound that travels well across English, Hindi, and regional languages. It is especially popular among NRI parents in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Gulf who want a name that honours tradition while feeling at home in global contexts.
The meaning and Sanskrit roots of Rabindra
Rabindra (রবীন্দ্র) is a Bengali-origin name meaning "lord of the sun." It joins ravi, the sun, with indra, meaning lord, chief, or foremost, so the full name reads as sovereign of the sun, one who shines with royal brilliance. The Bengali softening of ravi to rabi gives the name its distinctive regional music.
Both ravi and indra are luminous words in Sanskrit. Ravi is among the oldest names for the solar deity, the source of light and life, while indra denotes lordship and supremacy. Combined, they form a name of radiant authority, evoking someone brilliant, warm, and preeminent.
Rabindra in Hindu culture and tradition
Bengali naming blends Sanskrit roots with the devotional and literary flowering of the Bengal renaissance. The sun holds a revered place in Hindu tradition as the visible face of the divine, worshipped daily and honored in prayer, so a name meaning lord of the sun carries an auspicious, life-affirming resonance.
In Bengali households, names of this kind are cherished for their dignity and their cultural depth. The sun stands for clarity, vitality, and steadfast presence, qualities parents hope to see in their child, and the lordly indra ending lends the name a note of nobility and quiet leadership.
The spirit of the name Rabindra
Rabindra suggests a personality that is bright, dignified, and warming to those around him. It speaks of someone with natural presence, a clarity of purpose, and the kind of steady radiance that others are drawn toward. There is both brilliance and gravity in the name, light joined to leadership.
- Radiant, warm, and full of vitality
- Dignified with a natural sense of leadership
- Clear-minded and steadfast
- Inspiring and quietly commanding
Names similar to Rabindra
Families fond of Rabindra often look to other names that carry sun and lordship imagery. Ravindra shares its exact roots in the more common Sanskrit spelling, while Surindra and Bhaskar celebrate the sun directly. Devendra and Rajendra echo the indra ending of lordship, and Arindam and Jitendra offer the same dignified Bengali cadence for parents drawn to Rabindra.
Rabindra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord of the Sun; after Rabindranath Tagore
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabindra mean?
Rabindra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the Sun; after Rabindranath Tagore”.
Is Rabindra a boy or girl name?
Rabindra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Rabindra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Rabindra aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Rabindra?
The Chaldean name number of Rabindra is 9.
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