Sky-blue, Indra's drop
Pronunciation: in-drah-neel
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Indranil is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Sky-blue". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: in-drah-neel. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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इन्द्रनिल
निल (blue) + इन्द्र (Indra)
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
in-drah-neel
IPA
/ɪnd̪rənɪl/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Indra, the god of rain and thunder in Hindu mythology, was believed to ride a white elephant known as Airavata. The name Indranil means 'Indra's blue' and is derived from the Sanskrit words 'indra' and 'nil'. In Hindu scriptures, Indra is often described as wearing a blue body due to his association with the rain-bearing clouds.
Ancient India, around 1500 BCE to 500 CE
The name Indranil can also be found in the context of ancient Indian art and literature, particularly in Bengali literature. For instance, in the Bengali poem 'Manas', by Rabindranath Tagore, there is a reference to a character named Indranil. In this context, the name Indranil is used metaphorically to describe someone who is calm, serene, and beautiful, like the blue sky or the god Indra himself.
Late 19th to early 20th century
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
इन्द्रनिल
निल (blue) + इन्द्र (Indra)
इन्द्रनिल
नीला (neelaa) + इन्द्र (Indra)
இந்திரநில
நில் (nil) + இந்திர (Indra)
ఇంద్రనిల
నిల (nil) + ఇంద్ర (Indra)
Indranil
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sky-blue, Indra's drop
Indranil
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sky-blue, Indra's drop
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