India name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: English and Sanskrit
Usage: English, Sanskrit, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of India i-ndia
Meaning: River, Name of a Country and Body of Water
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What does India mean?

Renowned and Venerable unisex name India is originated from English and Sanskrit, India means "River, Name of a Country or Body of Water" is used chiefly in English, Danish, Sanskrit, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian and Icelandic.

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How do I pronounce India?

i-ndia is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled India. in-dia is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of India

Inda, Indy, Indigo, Indi, Indian, Indeego, Indiana, Indira

Names that rhyme with India

How popular is the name India?

India is a popular in United States where over 22443 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At its zenith in 2001, the moniker grabbed the 298th spot and 1049 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names 26 times India is a common name in England and Wales given to over 7280 babies in 23 years.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1999, the moniker grabbed the 113rd spot and 438 baby girls were given the name. Also, India is common in Spain where over 1141 new-borns have been given the name since 2017.

Recently at its peak, the moniker grabbed the 77th spot and 400 baby girls were given the name.

India is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1981 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 768 on girl names chart when 52 babies were named India. Over 913 people have been named India in France. India is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 20 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 400.

There are over 130 babies that have been given the name India in Ireland. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1995.

India is a common name in Nigeria and Brazil while somewhat familiar name in England, India, Indonesia, Australia, Zimbabwe, DR Congo and Dominican Republic.

At least, 30000 people globally have carried India as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018909293
2017890300
20161001262
20151015262
20141118226
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India in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands58242151
Finland00048

What numerology tells about India?

When it comes to love you are incapable of expressing emotions. To have letter A as your capstone in your name represents your wild personality, individuality, originality and ambitious spirit. You are ambitious and inclined towards solving things with unproven ways, even failure cannot stop you from trying new solutions. Change your perspective. You want to invent something or accomplish something no one has ever done before.

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  •  Stan - Stan's meaning is Stand Up or Glory or Form of Stanley is of Slavonic, Slavic and Old English origin and is used commonly in Norwegian and Finnish is used for baby boys
  •  Gannon means The God of Silence or Fair-skinned is prevalently used in Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil and is aimed at baby boys is rooted from Old Irish and Gaelic
  •  Saylor - Meaning of Saylor is Sailor is principally used in English and originated from English is a unisex name
  •  Lizbeth - The commonly accepted unisex name Lizbeth means "Variation of Elizabeth, Consecrated to God or My God is Bountiful", used substantially in Finnish and English has its origin in Hebrew language
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Middle names for India

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Sibling Names for India

Choosing a name for a newborn can be an exciting and challenging task for parents. If you have decided to name your child "India," you might want to consider some sibling names that complement this unique moniker. Here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect name for your growing family.

Sister to India

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Famous people named India

  • India Jane Birley, British artist, heiress and businesswoman
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  • India Allen, American actress and model
  • India Fisher, British actress
  • India Hicks, former fashion model
  • India, black cat owned by former U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush
  • India Knight, British journalist and author
  • India Scandrick, American Broadway actress and one of two girls
  • India Catalina, indigenous woman
  • India de Beaufort, British actress and singer-songwriter
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  • India Eisley, from 2014 action and crime movie Kite, who characterized Sawa.

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