Lakhwinder
Lakhwinder is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Lord of countless beings”.
| Meaning | Lord of countless beings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਲਖਵਿੰਦਰ |
| Pronunciation | lukh-WIN-der |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Lakhwinder
Lakhwinder joins lakh, 'one hundred thousand', with inder, from Indra, used in Punjabi names to mean 'lord' or 'chief'. Together they suggest a lord over countless people or a master of many. It belongs to the large family of Punjabi names ending in -inder, such as Harvinder and Sukhwinder. A well-known bearer is the Sufi singer Lakhwinder Wadali, son of Ustad Puranchand Wadali.
Is Lakhwinder a Sikh name?
Lakhwinder is a common Sikh name given to both boys and girls, with Singh or Kaur showing the gender, as with most Sikh first names.
How popular is Lakhwinder?
Common in Punjab and Punjabi communities abroad, especially for people born from the 1960s to the 1990s.
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Spellings and variants of Lakhwinder
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lakhwinder mean?
Lakhwinder means 'Lord of countless beings'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Lakhwinder a Sikh name?
Lakhwinder is a common Sikh name given to both boys and girls, with Singh or Kaur showing the gender, as with most Sikh first names.
How do you pronounce Lakhwinder?
Lakhwinder is pronounced lukh-WIN-der.
Is Lakhwinder a boy or girl name?
Lakhwinder is used for both boys and girls.