What origin is the name Durai?

Durai comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Durai?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Durai — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Durai?

Durai starts with the syllable “Du” (दू), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 1, in Meen rashi (Pisces). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Durai

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Durai

Durai

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Durai is an Indian boy's name meaning "Chief, Leader", Rashi Meen.

With Indian roots, Durai is a boy name that means "Chief, Leader". It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Meen
Nakshatra: uttara bhadrapada (Du)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Chief, Leader

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Durai

What does Durai mean?

Durai is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Chief, Leader".

How popular is Durai?

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Sister names that go with Durai

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Du (दू)
Rashi: Meen (Pisces)
Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 1
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Du” suit babies born in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Meen rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.