Mahendra

English

Etymology

From Sanskrit महेन्द्र (mahendra, “the great Indra.”); ultimately from महा (mahā) + इन्द्र (indra).

Proper noun

Mahendra

  1. One of the holy mountains in India.
  2. A male given name from Sanskrit.

References

  • Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 464.

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