What origin is the name Maithr?

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

What are good brother names for Maithr?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Maithr — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Maithr?

Maithr starts with the syllable “Me” (मे), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 4, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Maithr

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maithr

Maithr

Unisex

Indian

1 syllable

Maithr is an Indian unisex name meaning "Rooted in Maitri (friendship). Describes someone who is friendly or benevolent; used to emphasize a kind character.".

With Indian roots, Maithr is a unisex name that means "Rooted in Maitri (friendship). Describes someone who is friendly or benevolent; used to emphasize a kind character.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Rooted in Maitri (friendship). Describes someone who is friendly or benevolent; used to emphasize a kind character.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Maithr

What does Maithr mean?

Maithr is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Rooted in Maitri (friendship). Describes someone who is friendly or benevolent; used to emphasize a kind character.".

How popular is Maithr?

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Brother names that go with Maithr

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Maithr.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Me (मे)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 4
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Me” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Maithr

Maithr means "Rooted in Maitri (friendship). Describes someone who is friendly or benevolent; used to emphasize a kind character." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Carter — "Carter is an English occupational surname for someone who drove a cart and carried goods." (English)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)