"Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary."
Christian Name · Sanskrit Origin
Indira Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Indira
girl
Indira means "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth", a girl's name of Sanskrit origin. The name Indira does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Indira beholds the beauty of the LORD — honour, majesty, strength in the sanctuary, one thing desired above all.
Is Indira in the Bible?
No — the name Indira does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Indira.
Pronunciation:/in-DEER-uh/
OriginSanskrit
MeaningBeauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth
What does Indira mean?
Indira is a girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth". Indira speaks of splendor — and true splendor belongs to God alone. 'Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.' Indira is the beauty found only in God's presence.
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What does Indira mean in the Bible?
Indira means "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth" and is a name of Sanskrit origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Indira speaks of splendor — and true splendor belongs to God alone. 'Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.' Indira is the beauty found only in God's presence.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Indira?
Indira is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth" — not because Scripture names anyone Indira.
"One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD."
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Which books of the Bible mention Indira?
Indira is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Indira?
Indira beholds the beauty of the LORD — honour, majesty, strength in the sanctuary, one thing desired above all.
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Word Meaning
Beauty/Glory (תִּפְאָרָה (Tipharah))
Beauty, glory, and splendor — the majestic adornment of God and His works.
What names are related to Indira?
Names that pair well with Indira
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Indira & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Indira & Abraham
Bellamy
unisex
"Beautiful friend; Good friend"
Indira & Bellamy
Benjamin
boy
"Son of my right hand"
Indira & Benjamin
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Indira & Christopher
Donovan
boy
"Dark warrior; Strong fighter"
Indira & Donovan
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Indira name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Indira does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Indira.
Indira means "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth." It is a Sanskrit name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth" — runs right through the Bible.
Sanskrit. Indira comes into English from Sanskrit and carries the sense "Beauty; Splendor; Goddess of wealth." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Indira
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Indira?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Indira?
You can read every verse where Indira 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.