Hendra

boyIndonesian, from Sanskrit Indra

Hendra is a Muslim boy name meaning “From Indra, the sky king; ruler”.

MeaningFrom Indra, the sky king; ruler
GenderBoy
OriginIndonesian, from Sanskrit Indra
PronunciationHEN-drah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Hendra

Hendra is an Indonesian men's name derived from Sanskrit Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology, often understood as 'ruler'. Like many names of Sanskrit origin in Indonesia, it is used regardless of religion and is borne by many Indonesian Muslims, as well as Christians. It has no Arabic root.

Is Hendra a Muslim name?

Hendra is not an Arabic or Islamic name; it comes from Sanskrit. It is, however, commonly used by Muslim families in Indonesia as a cultural name.

Where is the name Hendra used?

Common in Indonesia, especially Java and Sumatra.

Gifts with the name Hendra

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Hendra

Hendrawan

Read more

More boy names like Hendra

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hendra mean?

Hendra means 'From Indra, the sky king; ruler'. It comes from Indonesian, from Sanskrit Indra.

Is Hendra a Muslim name?

Hendra is not an Arabic or Islamic name; it comes from Sanskrit. It is, however, commonly used by Muslim families in Indonesia as a cultural name.

How do you pronounce Hendra?

Hendra is pronounced HEN-drah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.