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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Meaning of "Indra" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INDRA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INDRA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Indra is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INDRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Indra

Indra

Indra, also known as Śakra in the Vedas, is the leader of the Devas or gods and the lord of Svargaloka or heaven in the Hindu religion. He is the god of rain and thunderstorms. He wields a lightning thunderbolt known as vajra and rides on a white elephant known as Airavata. Indra is the supreme deity and is the twin brother of Agni and is also mentioned as an Āditya, son of Aditi. His home is situated on Mount Meru in the heaven. He has many epithets, notably vṛṣan the bull, and vṛtrahan, slayer of Vṛtra, Meghavahana "the one who rides the clouds" and Devapati "the lord of gods or devas". Indra appears as the name of a daeva in Zoroastrianism, while his epithet, Verethragna, appears as a god of victory. Indra is also called Śakra frequently in the Vedas and in Buddhism. He is known in Burmese as သိကြားမင်း, pronounced: ; in Thai as พระอินทร์ Phra In, in Khmer as...

Definition of Indra in the English dictionary

The definition of Indra in the dictionary is the most celebrated god of the Rig-Veda, governing the weather and dispensing rain.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INDRA


Alexandra
ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndrə
aphelandra
ˌæfəˈlændrə
calendrer
ˈkælɪndrə
Cassandra
kəˈsændrə
crossandra
krɒˈsɑːndrə
dichondra
daɪˈkɒndrə
Harishchandra
ˌhærɪʃˈtʃændrə
Hendra
ˈhɛndrə
liriodendra
ˌlɪrɪəʊˈdɛndrə
ouvirandra
ˌuːvɪˈrændrə
pachysandra
ˌpækɪˈsændrə
philodendra
ˌfɪləˈdendrə
Ramachandra
ˌrɑːməˈtʃʌndrə
scolopendra
ˌskɒləˈpendrə
tendre
ˈtɑːndrə
tundra
ˈtʌndrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INDRA

Indonesia
Indonesian
indoor
indoors
indophenol
Indore
indorsable
indorse
indorsee
indorsement
indorser
indorsor
indoxyl
indraft
indraught
indrawn
Indre
Indre-et-Loire

WORDS THAT END LIKE INDRA

cathedra
clepsydra
ephedra
ex cathedra
exedra
Gulf of Sidra
hendecahedra
icosahedra
mudra
octahedra
Odra
pentahedra
Phaedra
polyhedra
rhombohedra
Sidra
Sudra
tetrahedra
trapezohedra
trihedra

Synonyms and antonyms of Indra in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Indra» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INDRA

Find out the translation of Indra to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Indra from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Indra» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

因陀罗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Indra
570 millions of speakers

English

Indra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

इंद्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إندرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Индра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Indra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইন্দ্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Indra
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Indra
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Indra
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

インドラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인드라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Indra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Indra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இந்திரன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इंद्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Indra
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Indra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Indra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Індра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Indra
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Indra
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Indra
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Indra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Indra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Indra

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INDRA»

The term «Indra» is very widely used and occupies the 20.586 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INDRA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Indra

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QUOTES WITH «INDRA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Indra.
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Indian business women like Indra Nooyi, Chanda Kochhar, Naina Lal Kidwai, Shikha Sharma, Swati Piramal, Anu Agha, Swati Piramal, Sulajja Firodia Motwani and Zia Mody have put India on the global firmament.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INDRA»

Discover the use of Indra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Indra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Indra's Pearls: The Vision of Felix Klein
Highly illustrated realization of infinitely reflected images related to fractals, chaos and symmetry.
David Mumford, Caroline Series, David Wright, 2002
2
Indra's Net: Alchemy and Chaos Theory as Models for ...
In this clear, engaging book, Robin Robertson draws parallels between alchemy and chaos theory and shows how to apply them to our inner development.
Robin Robertson, 2009
3
Vitruvius: Writing the Body of Architecture
A historical study of Vitruvius's De architectura, showing that his purpose in writing "the whole body of architecture" was shaped by the imperial Roman project of world dominion.
Indra Kagis McEwen, 2003
4
A Daughter of Indra
1925 This occult novel was dedicated to "Our Most Illustrious Brother" in sacred loving memory of him who must be nameless for a privilege and honor that was mine.
Health Research, 1993
5
Animal's People: A Novel
Chronicles the relationship between Animal, an extraordinary street boy forced to go about on all fours after his back is twisted beyond repair during the devastating chemical plant accident in Bhopal, India, and Elli Barber, the young ...
Indra Sinha, 2009
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Communication Networks: Fundamental Concepts and Key ...
This book is designed for introductory one-semester or one-year courses in communications networks in upper-level undergraduate programs. The second half of the book can be used in more advanced courses.
Alberto Leon-Garcia, Indra Widjaja, 2006
7
Indra Finds Happiness
Little Harsha was sad; so a cloud flew him up to Indra’s palace; just to show Harsha that the king of gods was sadder than him!
DEVDUTT PATTANAIK, 2011
8
Socrates' Ancestor: An Essay on Architectural Beginnings
Socrates' Ancestor is a rich and poetic exploration of architectural beginnings andthe dawn of Western philosophy in preclassical Greece.
Indra Kagis McEwen, 1993
9
Ocular Theraputics and Drug Delivery
The chapters contained in this book are specific to various interrelated areas of ocular therapeutics and drug delivery and are written by acknowledged experts from both academia and industry.
Indra K. Reddy, 1995
10
Indra and Other Vedic Déities: A Euhemeristic Study
The Book Studies The Evolution Of Euhemeristic Deities Of The Vedic Period Mainly Indra, The Rbhus, The Asvins And The Maruts. It Explores The Rationale Behind The Euhemerism And The Historicity Of Events Leading To Their Mythologization.
Uma Chakraborty, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INDRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Indra is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hindu-led 'self-realization' conference set for Helena Sports …
said Indra Soni, a member of the Hindu Temple and chairman of public relations for the Share & Care Foundation, which has no paid staff but ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
2
Book Review: "The Goddess Pose" by Michelle Goldberg - : Book …
The Goddess Pose: The Audacious Life of Indra Devi, the Woman Who Helped Bring Yoga to the West by Michelle Goldberg, Alfred A. «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»
3
Brilliance at the workplace is often eclipsed by strong, mediocre …
The first hymn of the Vedas is dedicated to Agni, the fire-god. The most number of Vedic hymns is dedicated to Indra, the rain-god. Yet, the most ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
4
'Upset about Rajiv Malhotra's plagiarism, even more upset … - Scroll.in
Harper Collins should take this into consideration and thoroughly check the book for other instances of plagiarism before it reissues Indra's Net. «Scroll.in, Jul 15»
5
Indra Finishes Implementation Of Main Center For Paz Satellite
Under a contract with INTA, Indra has successfully led the implementation of the main management center for Paz, the earth observation ... «Space Daily, Jul 15»
6
NATO orders deployable 3D air defense radars
Indra said a LTR-25 unit is composed of a primary radar that is integrated with a secondary radar and an operation and power generation ... «UPI.com, Jul 15»
7
Five Indian women known for their power and achievements
Indra Nooyi is a name that needs no introduction. From Forbes to Fortune & Wall Street Journal, she has been named several times among the ... «Tech in Asia, Jul 15»
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Indra to deliver Lanza 3D long-range deployable air defence radars …
Indra has received a contract for the delivery of two Lanza 3D long-range deployable air defence radars (LTR-25) to Nato Communications and ... «Airforce Technology, Jul 15»
9
Spanish government to sell 20% stake in Indra
Spanish Minister of Defence Pedro Morenés has said the government intends to sell off a 20% stake in IT and systems group Indra once the ... «IHS Jane's 360, Jul 15»
10
Indra to supply two Lanza air defence radars to NCI Agency
Indra has won a EUR22 million (USD24 million) contract to supply two of its Lanza 3D long-range deployable air defence radars (LTR-25s) to ... «IHS Jane's 360, Jul 15»

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