Jatindra
Jatindra is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Lord of ascetics”.
| Meaning | Lord of ascetics |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | যতীন্দ্র |
| Pronunciation | juh-TEEN-druh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Jatindra
Jatindra is the Bengali form of Sanskrit Yatindra, joining yati, 'ascetic' or 'one who has restrained the senses', with indra, 'lord'. It is an epithet of Shiva as the supreme ascetic. The Bengali revolutionary Jatindranath Mukherjee, known as Bagha Jatin, is a famous bearer, and the shortened form Jatin is widely used.
Is Jatindra a Hindu name?
Jatindra refers to Shiva as the greatest of ascetics in Hindu tradition.
How popular is Jatindra?
Used mostly among older Bengali generations; Jatin is more common today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jatindra mean?
Jatindra means 'Lord of ascetics'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Jatindra a Hindu name?
Jatindra refers to Shiva as the greatest of ascetics in Hindu tradition.
How do you pronounce Jatindra?
Jatindra is pronounced juh-TEEN-druh.
Is Jatindra a boy or girl name?
Jatindra is usually a boy name.