Sembadra

/S-EH-M-B-AA-D-R-AA/

Girl HinduMuslim Indonesian origin IndonesianJavanese

Krishna's sister, Arjuna's wife (Javanese wayang) — Sembadra (Javanese-Indonesian, Old Javanese form of Sanskrit Subhadrā 'auspicious, blessed') is the foundational Javanese wayang feminine name. Krishna's sister and Arjuna's wife in the Mahabharata, mother of Abhimanyu. Javanese wayang celebrates her as the embodiment of feminine devotion (setia istri).

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Yes — Sembadra is a Hindu girl name of Indonesian origin, meaning “Krishna's sister, Arjuna's wife (Javanese wayang) — Sembadra (Javanese-Indonesian, Old Javanese form of Sanskrit Subhadrā 'auspicious, blessed') is the foundational Javanese wayang feminine name. Krishna's sister and Arjuna's wife in the Mahabharata, mother of Abhimanyu. Javanese wayang celebrates her as the embodiment of feminine devotion (setia istri).”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.

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Meaning & origin

Sembadra is a girl's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Krishna's sister, Arjuna's wife (Javanese wayang) — Sembadra (Javanese-Indonesian, Old Javanese form of Sanskrit Subhadrā 'auspicious, blessed') is the foundational Javanese wayang feminine name. Krishna's sister and Arjuna's wife in the Mahabharata, mother of Abhimanyu. Javanese wayang celebrates her as the embodiment of feminine devotion (setia istri)." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.

Beyond its Hindu heritage, Sembadra is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

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

What's Sembadra'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. Sembadra opens with “Se.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.

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What does Sembadra'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 Sembadra resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
9
compassion and humanitarian service
Chaldean
22
the master builder — grand vision made real

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Does Sembadra go with your family's names?

Sembadra breaks into 8 sounds: /S-EH-M-B-AA-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 Sembadra 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 Sembadra beside your family's names →

Names similar to Sembadra

If Sembadra 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 Hindu girl names, common in Indonesian families

Aisha
Alive, living, she who thrives — Aisha was the beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad, renowned for her sharp intellect, her mastery of hadith, and her role as one of Islam's foremost scholars
Fatima
She who abstains, the shining one — Fatima al-Zahra is the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad and the mother of his grandsons Hasan and Husayn. Revered across all branches of Islam as the foremost woman of paradise, her name carries maternal devotion, spiritual purity, and the luminous grace of one called 'the Radiant' by her own father
Maryam
The exalted one, the only woman named in the Quran — Maryam mother of Isa is honoured in an entire surah bearing her name, praised as the woman chosen above all women of all worlds. Her name bridges Islam and Christianity with shared reverence, carrying purity, miraculous grace, and the courage of a mother who bore her child alone beneath a palm tree
Khadija
The premature child who thrives, the early-born who surpasses all expectations — Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first person to accept Islam. Her name carries entrepreneurial strength, unwavering loyalty, and the pioneering spirit of a woman who believed before anyone else dared to

Sharing the same meaning

Other Hindu girl names from the Divine cluster

Aadhya
First power, the primordial feminine energy from which creation began — Aadhya is a name for the goddess Durga as the original shakti, the first energy that existed before anything else. It combines devotional depth with a sound that feels effortlessly modern
Aaradhya
Worthy of worship and deep devotion, one who is cherished and adored
Myra
Myrrh, the aromatic resin of ancient trade and sacred anointing — Myra carries the Greek word for myrrh, the resin that was one of the Magi's gifts to the infant Jesus and a staple of ancient perfumery. In India the name has been adopted across Hindu and Christian families for its phonetic simplicity and global sound

Names that sound similar

Hindu girl names that open with the same syllables as Sembadra

Sekar
Flower (Javanese) — Sekar (Javanese, from Old Javanese sekar 'flower') is the foundational Javanese word for flower. Used in classical Javanese poetry titles (sekar macapat — Javanese flower-meter poetic forms) and as a feminine name evoking floral grace. The Javanese-poetic flower-vocabulary is rich; sekar is its foundation.
Selvi
Prosperous girl, a fortunate young woman, from Tamil selvi, derived from selvam meaning wealth or prosperity. Also a respectful term of address for a young woman, the name doubles as both courtesy and blessing, wishing abundance on its bearer and naming her among the favoured and well-provided.
Sehr
Dawn, the first light of morning, from Arabic-Persian sahar, the hour before sunrise and the time of the Suhur meal during Ramadan fasting. Cherished in Persian-Urdu poetry for its imagery of breaking day, the name gives its bearer the fresh promise and pale brightness of a new morning.

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Common questions about Sembadra

What does the name Sembadra mean?

Sembadra means "Krishna's sister, Arjuna's wife (Javanese wayang) — Sembadra (Javanese-Indonesian, Old Javanese form of Sanskrit Subhadrā 'auspicious, blessed') is the foundational Javanese wayang feminine name. Krishna's sister and Arjuna's wife in the Mahabharata, mother of Abhimanyu. Javanese wayang celebrates her as the embodiment of feminine devotion (setia istri).." It is a girl name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.

Is Sembadra a boy or girl name?

Sembadra is most commonly used as a girl name.

What is the origin of the name Sembadra?

Sembadra is of Indonesian origin, used in Hindu, Muslim traditions, commonly among Indonesian, Javanese families.

Is Sembadra a Hindu name?

Yes. Sembadra is a girl name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Indonesian origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.

What does Sembadra mean in Indonesian?

Sembadra originates from Indonesian, where it means "Krishna's sister, Arjuna's wife (Javanese wayang) — Sembadra (Javanese-Indonesian, Old Javanese form of Sanskrit Subhadrā 'auspicious, blessed') is the foundational Javanese wayang feminine name. Krishna's sister and Arjuna's wife in the Mahabharata, mother of Abhimanyu. Javanese wayang celebrates her as the embodiment of feminine devotion (setia istri).."

What is the numerology of Sembadra?

Sembadra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.

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