Ravinder
Ravinder is a Sikh boy name of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin, meaning “Lord of the sun”.
| Meaning | Lord of the sun |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Punjabi |
| Written as | ਰਵਿੰਦਰ |
| Pronunciation | ruh-VIN-dur |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Ravinder
Ravinder is the Punjabi and Hindi form of the Sanskrit Ravīndra, from ravi 'sun' and indra 'lord, chief', meaning 'lord of the sun' or 'chief among suns'. Bengali speakers know the same name through Rabindranath Tagore. Ravinder became very common in Punjab and Delhi in the mid-twentieth century and is used for boys and, among Sikhs, sometimes for girls.
Is Ravinder a Sikh name?
Ravinder is a frequent Sikh name, as Ravinder Singh or Ravinder Kaur, and is also used by Hindu families.
How popular is Ravinder?
Very familiar in Punjab and the Punjabi diaspora, mainly among adults.
Gifts with the name Ravinder
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Spellings and variants of Ravinder
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ravinder mean?
Ravinder means 'Lord of the sun'. It is of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin.
Is Ravinder a Sikh name?
Ravinder is a frequent Sikh name, as Ravinder Singh or Ravinder Kaur, and is also used by Hindu families.
How do you pronounce Ravinder?
Ravinder is pronounced ruh-VIN-dur.
Is Ravinder a boy or girl name?
Ravinder is usually a boy name.