Hendra

/HH-EH-N-D-R-AE/

Boy Muslim Indonesian origin SoutheastAsianIndonesian

Ruler, lord — from Sanskrit Indra, the king of gods, adapted into a modern Indonesian masculine name

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🎨 What would baby Hendra look like? 🔢 What's its numerology? 🔊 Does it go with your names? 👶 Is Hendra right for your baby?

Yes — Hendra is a Muslim boy name of Indonesian origin, meaning “Ruler, lord — from Sanskrit Indra, the king of gods, adapted into a modern Indonesian masculine name”.

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Birth starAuspicious for your baby?

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NumerologyDestiny 5, matched to you

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MeaningThe Nobility cluster

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HeritageMuslim + family-tree fit

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UniquenessFamiliar vs rare

Meaning & origin

Hendra is a boy's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Ruler, lord — from Sanskrit Indra, the king of gods, adapted into a modern Indonesian masculine name" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.

Common among SoutheastAsian, Indonesian families, Hendra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

What would a baby named Hendra look like?

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What does Hendra's numerology say?

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Hendra resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean

freedom and adventurous change

Chaldean

introspection and spiritual wisdom

Hendra's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Hendra's full reading →

Does Hendra go with your family's names?

Hendra breaks into 6 sounds: /HH-EH-N-D-R-AE/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Hendra sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Hendra beside your family's names →

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Hendra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

HeniHend

Names similar to Hendra

If Hendra resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.

From the same tradition

Other Muslim boy names, common in SoutheastAsian families

Muhammad

The praised one, the most lauded of all creation — Muhammad is the name of the final prophet of Islam, the mercy to all worlds. It is the most commonly bestowed name on earth, carried by hundreds of millions across every continent

Ahmad

Most praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) in the elative pattern afʿal, meaning 'most worthy of praise.' Closely tied to Muhammad and Mahmud, it is the precise classical Arabic form of the Prophet's name and is read by Muslims as the messenger foretold in the Quran.

Ali

Exalted, sublime, the highest — Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, the fourth Rashidun Caliph and the first Imam in Shia Islam. His name rings with moral elevation, martial valour, and the legendary justice of a ruler whose sword Dhul-Fiqar became the emblem of righteous strength across the Islamic world

Omar

Flourishing, long-lived, full of vitality — Omar ibn al-Khattab was the second Rashidun Caliph, a leader of legendary justice who walked the streets of Medina at night to ensure no citizen went hungry. His name carries the vigour of a prosperous life and the fierce integrity of a conscience that could not be bought

Sharing the same meaning

Other Muslim boy names from the Nobility cluster

Mohammed

Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike.

Mohammad

Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage.

Mehmet

Praised one, the Turkish form of Muhammad, ultimately from the Arabic root for praise. Reshaped by Turkish sound, it became the everyday national form of the Prophet's name, woven through Ottoman sultans and republican public life as one of the most familiar of all Turkish men's names.

Names that sound similar

Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Hendra

Heru

Blessing, beautiful (Javanese-Sanskrit) — Heru (Javanese, possibly from Sanskrit hari 'sun-blessed' or Javanese heru 'beautiful') is a Javanese masculine name evoking divine blessing. Used widely across Javanese families. Heru Jurianto is a celebrated Indonesian conductor; Heru Widjaya was a Javanese Hokkien-Indonesian businessman.

Hassan

Beautiful, handsome, excellent in every quality — Hassan ibn Ali was the eldest grandson of Prophet Muhammad, known for his generosity, dignity, and willingness to sacrifice personal power for the unity of the Muslim community. His name carries physical and moral beauty in equal measure, the conviction that true handsomeness is a harmony of face and character

Hamza

Lion, the steadfast and courageous one — Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib was the Prophet's uncle, a fearless warrior who earned the title Asadullah, the Lion of God. His name carries the roar of battlefield courage, the loyalty of a kinsman who defended his nephew when others turned away, and the muscular faith of one who proved devotion through action

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Common questions about Hendra

What does the name Hendra mean?

Hendra means "Ruler, lord — from Sanskrit Indra, the king of gods, adapted into a modern Indonesian masculine name." It is a boy name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.

Is Hendra a boy or girl name?

Hendra is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Hendra?

Hendra is of Indonesian origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among SoutheastAsian, Indonesian families.

Is Hendra a Muslim name?

Yes. Hendra is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Indonesian origin.

What does Hendra mean in Indonesian?

Hendra originates from Indonesian, where it means "Ruler, lord — from Sanskrit Indra, the king of gods, adapted into a modern Indonesian masculine name."

What are common nicknames for Hendra?

Common short forms of Hendra include Heni, Hend.

What is the numerology of Hendra?

Hendra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.

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