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India

Despite what you may initially think, India as a name actually stems from British roots. The feminine title is derived from the Indus river, which flows through South and Central Asia. The name has been on the charts for many decades, along with a handful of other geographical titles. This nature-inspired name could inspire a baby who’s not afraid to jump in the deep end, flowing effortlessly through life’s calm and taking the turbulence in her stride.
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Meaning

From Indus river

Popularity

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Pronunciation

IN-dee-uh

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Traits

  • Adventurous
  • Independent
  • Sophisticated
  • Inquisitive

Compatibility

India pairs well with sibling names that are either classic or modern, as it has a versatile quality. As a middle name, India adds a touch of exoticism and elegance to the full name. This name is ideal for families with a multicultural background or a preference for unique and worldly names.

Adventurous Independent Sophisticated Inquisitive

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of India Arie

India Arie

Musician

Born: October 3, 1975 · Denver, Colorado, USA

Portrait of India Hicks

India Hicks

Designer

Born: September 25, 1967 · London, England

Portrait of India Eisley

India Eisley

Actress

Born: October 29, 1993 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of India de Beaufort

India de Beaufort

Actress

Born: June 27, 1987 · Kingston upon Thames, England

Portrait of India Martínez

India Martínez

Musician

Born: October 13, 1985 · Córdoba, Spain

Portrait of India Oxenberg

India Oxenberg

Actress

Born: June 7, 1991 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • India Original form
  • Индия Cyrillic (Russian)
  • इंडिया Devanagari (Hindi)
  • 인디아 Hangul (Korean)
  • इंडिया Devanagari (Nepali)
  • ইন্ডিয়া Bengali
  • இந்தியா Tamil
  • ಇಂಡಿಯಾ Kannada
  • इंडिया Devanagari (Marathi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about India

What does India mean?
From Indus river
What is the origin of India?
India has British origins.
Is India popular?
India has been viewed 47 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to India?
Similar names include Luke, Hazel, Nigel, Ulani, Brixton.
How do you pronounce India?
India is pronounced IN-dee-uh.

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