Meaning
Capable
Linguistic Origin
Indonesian
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Regional Usage
Southeast Asia
Global Spellings
Arabic
هيندرا
Urdu
ہینڈرا۔
Persian
هندرا
Bengali
হেন্দ্রা
Pashto
هیندرا
Alternate Spellings
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Hendra is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Capable', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
Pronounced as Hendra, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Pronounced as Hendra, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Reference Profile
Etymology
A Javanese name from Indra, the sky deity of Sanskrit epic, in Javanese adaptation.
Notable Historical Usage
Islam reached the Indonesian archipelago through Indian Ocean trade and spread from the coastal ports between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries, mostly without conquest. Arabic names arrived with it and settled alongside the local vocabulary rather than displacing it, which is why Indonesian Muslim naming draws on both.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Widely used across Indonesian Muslim communities.