Birendra
/B-IH-R-EH-N-D-R-AH/
Lord of warriors, king among the brave — Birendra combines 'bira' (brave, hero) with 'indra' (lord), creating a name that was borne by Nepal's beloved King Birendra who guided the nation toward democracy
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This page tells you what Birendra means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Birendra is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of warriors, king among the brave — Birendra combines 'bira' (brave, hero) with 'indra' (lord), creating a name that was borne by Nepal's beloved King Birendra who guided the nation toward democracy”.
Birendra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Lord of warriors, king among the brave — Birendra combines 'bira' (brave, hero) with 'indra' (lord), creating a name that was borne by Nepal's beloved King Birendra who guided the nation toward democracy" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Indian, Nepali, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Birendra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Birendra's nakshatra & rashi
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen to harmonise with their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — most often through an auspicious first syllable. Birendra opens with “Bi”. Whether that's auspicious for your baby depends on their 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 Birendra aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Birendra's nakshatra reading →What does Birendra'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 Birendra resonates in either tradition.
Birendra's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Birendra's full reading →
Does Birendra go with your family's names?
Birendra breaks into 8 sounds: /B-IH-R-EH-N-D-R-AH/. 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 Birendra 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 Birendra beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Birendra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Birendra
If Birendra 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 boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Birendra
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Common questions about Birendra
What does the name Birendra mean?
Birendra means "Lord of warriors, king among the brave — Birendra combines 'bira' (brave, hero) with 'indra' (lord), creating a name that was borne by Nepal's beloved King Birendra who guided the nation toward democracy." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Birendra a boy or girl name?
Birendra is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Birendra?
Birendra is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Nepali, Marathi families.
Is Birendra a Hindu name?
Yes. Birendra is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Birendra mean in Sanskrit?
Birendra originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Lord of warriors, king among the brave — Birendra combines 'bira' (brave, hero) with 'indra' (lord), creating a name that was borne by Nepal's beloved King Birendra who guided the nation toward democracy."
What are common nicknames for Birendra?
Common short forms of Birendra include Bire, Biri.
What is the numerology of Birendra?
Birendra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
What is Birendra's rashi and nakshatra?
By its first syllable "Bi", Birendra falls under the Rohini nakshatra and Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi — its naam-rashi, or name-based moon sign. (A baby's birth nakshatra comes from their date and time of birth; NameRoot matches the two.)
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