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Origin and Meaning of the Name India

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Origin:	Sanskrit


Meaning:	Body of water


Pronunciation:	(IN dee ah); (IND yah) [Guide]

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The word "India" is a Western transliteration of the Sanskrit word "Sindhu," meaning "body of water." It specifically refers to what we know today as the Indus river, though the word could be used for any large body of water.

India became popular as a first name in the age of British imperialism, often to show support for the colonisation of the subcontinent.