Indoo

Indoo is a proper noun that can function as a given name or a surname. It is used primarily among people of Indian origin and within the broader South Asian diaspora.

The etymology of Indoo is commonly linked to the Sanskrit word Indu, meaning "moon," though exact derivations and transliterations vary by language and region. As a given name, Indoo has appeared in various cultural contexts and has at times been adopted or adapted to align with local naming conventions; the form Indoo coexists with variants such as Indu and Indhu.

As a surname, Indoo occurs among families in India and in communities around the world; in most cases it is a family name inherited patrilineally or matrilineally and does not indicate a specific occupation or caste.

In contemporary records, there are no widely cited individuals or public figures whose use of the name Indoo is definitive or of global prominence, though private citizens and professionals bearing the name contribute to local communities and professional fields.

In fiction or media, Indoo has occasionally been used as a character name in stories and projects produced in South Asia or among the diaspora, reflecting its cultural resonance as a concise, phonetic name.

See also: Indu, as a related form.