What origin is the name Maithra?

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

What are good brother names for Maithra?

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

What is the rashi of the name Maithra?

Maithra 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.

Maithra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maithra

Maithra

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Maithra is an Indian unisex name meaning "Sanskrit root 'mitra' meaning friend; it implies being friendly or benevolent. A classic term used to denote a kind and social nature.".

Maithra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Sanskrit root 'mitra' meaning friend; it implies being friendly or benevolent. A classic term used to denote a kind and social nature.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Sanskrit root 'mitra' meaning friend; it implies being friendly or benevolent. A classic term used to denote a kind and social nature.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Maithra

What does Maithra mean?

Maithra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Sanskrit root 'mitra' meaning friend; it implies being friendly or benevolent. A classic term used to denote a kind and social nature.".

How popular is Maithra?

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Brother names that go with Maithra

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Maithra.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Me (मे)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 4
Name number: 9

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 Maithra

Maithra means "Sanskrit root 'mitra' meaning friend; it implies being friendly or benevolent. A classic term used to denote a kind and social nature." — 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)
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)
Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)