Narendra
/N-AA-R-EH-N-D-R-AA/
King of men — Narendra (Telugu నరేంద్ర, from nara 'man' + indra 'king') means leader among men. It was the birth name of the monk Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, who introduced Vedanta and yoga to Western audiences at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago.
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Yes — Narendra is a Hindu boy name of Telugu origin, meaning “King of men — Narendra (Telugu నరేంద్ర, from nara 'man' + indra 'king') means leader among men. It was the birth name of the monk Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, who introduced Vedanta and yoga to Western audiences at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago.”.
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This page tells you what Narendra means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Narendra is a boy's name of Telugu origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "King of men — Narendra (Telugu నరేంద్ర, from nara 'man' + indra 'king') means leader among men. It was the birth name of the monk Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, who introduced Vedanta and yoga to Western audiences at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Telugu, Indian, Bengali, Gujarati, Singaporean, American, British families, Narendra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Narendra's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Narendra opens with “Na.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Narendra aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Narendra's birth-star reading →What does Narendra'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 Narendra resonates in either tradition.
Narendra's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Narendra's full reading →
Does Narendra go with your family's names?
Narendra breaks into 8 sounds: /N-AA-R-EH-N-D-R-AA/. 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 Narendra 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 Narendra beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Narendra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Narendra
If Narendra 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
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Narendra
What does the name Narendra mean?
Narendra means "King of men — Narendra (Telugu నరేంద్ర, from nara 'man' + indra 'king') means leader among men. It was the birth name of the monk Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, who introduced Vedanta and yoga to Western audiences at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago.." It is a boy name of Telugu origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Narendra a boy or girl name?
Narendra is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Narendra?
Narendra is of Telugu origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Telugu, Indian, Bengali families.
Is Narendra a Hindu name?
Yes. Narendra is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Telugu origin.
What does Narendra mean in Telugu?
Narendra originates from Telugu, where it means "King of men — Narendra (Telugu నరేంద్ర, from nara 'man' + indra 'king') means leader among men. It was the birth name of the monk Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, who introduced Vedanta and yoga to Western audiences at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago.."
What are common nicknames for Narendra?
Common short forms of Narendra include Naren.
What is the numerology of Narendra?
Narendra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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