India

Gender Feminine
Usage English, Spanish (Modern)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɪn.di.ə/(English) /ˈin.dja/(Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the name of the country of India, which is itself derived from the name of the Indus River. The river's name is ultimately from Sanskrit सिन्धु (Sindhu) meaning "body of trembling water, river". India Wilkes is a character in the novel Gone with the Wind (1936) by Margaret Mitchell.

Related Names

RootIndia (place name)
User SubmissionIndía

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Entry updated May 30, 2025