INDIRA  

Gender: F
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: "beauty"

Might have a more modern, exotic feel were it not for the somewhat middle-aged image of longtime Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi.

Nicknames & Variations:
Indria, Indre, Indeera, Indra, Indiara

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Indira:

• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part I-Trailblazers