Indian

Indian Meaning & Origin

About Indian
The name "Indian" refers to the indigenous people of the Indian subcontinent, which includes modern-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is derived from the term "India," which in turn comes from the ancient Persian word "Hindu," referring to the land beyond the Indus River. The name "Indian" is used to describe the diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic groups that have inhabited the region for thousands of years, encompassing a rich tapestry of traditions, religions, and histories.

🌍 Origin
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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Indian are female.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
IA
πŸ”Š Soundex
I5305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 N D IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈΙͺndiΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Indian in Braille

Here's how to represent Indian in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Indian in braille

How to Spell the Name Indian in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Indian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Indian in sign language

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