"Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces."
Biblical Name · English/Sanskrit Origin
India Meaning in the Bible
India
girl
India means "River Indus; Body of water", a girl's name of English/Sanskrit origin. India appears in the King James Bible, and Esther 1:1 is the passage most often tied to it. India symbolizes the global reach of God's kingdom — from India to Ethiopia, His sovereignty spans every nation.
Is India in the Bible?
Yes — India appears in the King James Bible, including Esther 1:1.
Pronunciation:/IN-dee-uh/
OriginEnglish/Sanskrit
MeaningRiver Indus; Body of water
What does India mean?
India is a girl name of English/Sanskrit origin meaning "River Indus; Body of water". India represents the far reaches of the known world in ancient times. The gospel's mandate reaches 'unto the uttermost part of the earth' — including the most distant nations. India speaks of God's global vision for salvation.
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What does India mean in the Bible?
India means "River Indus; Body of water" and is a name of English/Sanskrit origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
India represents the far reaches of the known world in ancient times. The gospel's mandate reaches 'unto the uttermost part of the earth' — including the most distant nations. India speaks of God's global vision for salvation.
Where does India appear in the Bible (KJV)?
India is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Esther 1:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And ye shall be witnesses unto me... unto the uttermost part of the earth."
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Which books of the Bible mention India?
India is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of India?
India symbolizes the global reach of God's kingdom — from India to Ethiopia, His sovereignty spans every nation.
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India name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — India appears in the King James Bible, including Esther 1:1.
India means "River Indus; Body of water." It is an English/Sanskrit name. The King James Bible uses it in Esther 1:1, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
English/Sanskrit. India comes into English from English/Sanskrit and carries the sense "River Indus; Body of water." It appears in the King James Bible, including Esther 1:1.
Common questions about the name India
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Where can I read the full biblical context for India?
You can read every verse where India appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.