Indhu

Indhu is a feminine given name used in India and among Tamil-speaking and other South Asian diaspora communities. It is a variant of Indu, a Sanskrit word meaning the moon, and in Tamil the term Indhu directly denotes the moon. The name evokes lunar imagery and is often associated with light, calmness, and beauty.

Etymology and usage: The root Indu appears in Sanskrit as the word for the moon and is linked to lunar symbolism in Hindu tradition. Indhu is a common transliteration and phonetic variant found in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and other languages. In contemporary use, it is predominantly feminine, though naming practices vary by family.

Cultural context and distribution: Indhu is most commonly found in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and the Indian diaspora worldwide. It is often chosen for girls because of its poetic sound and celestial associations. Spelling varies, with Indu, Indhu, and other forms in use depending on script and regional conventions.

See also: Indu. Indhu as a given name reflects broader Indian naming traditions that draw on Sanskrit and Tamil vocabulary to convey qualities like luminosity and grace.