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India

Girl · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Land of the Indus River
Pronunciation
IN-DEE-UH
Origin
Indian

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sindhu' via Old Persian 'Hindu' and Greek 'India', referring to the region around the Indus River according to [Etymology of the Name India](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/203/etymology-of-the-name-india).

Popularity
Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

VintageInternational

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Greek, English

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, South Asia

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