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इन्दर

noun

इन्दर meaning in English

The Hindu god of rain and thunder; Indra.

Detailed Explanation

A proper noun referring to Indra, the king of the Devas and the god of rain, thunder, and lightning in Hindu mythology. In modern Indian English and Hindi contexts, it is often used as a male given name or to refer to the deity himself. It is the standard Hindi spelling for the Sanskrit name 'Indra'.

📝 Cultural Context

In Hindi, the word is often spelled with a nukta under the 'n' (इन्दर) to distinguish it from 'Indar' (a name) or to reflect the Sanskrit pronunciation, though 'इन्द्र' is also common. It is primarily a proper noun.

उदाहरण वाक्य

वर्षा ऋतु में इन्दर की पूजा की जाती है।
Indra is worshipped during the monsoon season.
उसका नाम इन्दर है।
His name is Indar.