What origin is the name Maithri?

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

What are good brother names for Maithri?

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

What is the rashi of the name Maithri?

Maithri 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.

Maithri

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maithri

Maithri

Girl

Indian

2 syllables

Maithri is an Indian girl's name meaning "Good will, Friendship", Rashi Simha.

Maithri is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Good will, Friendship". It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Simha
Nakshatra: magha (Me)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Good will, Friendship

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Maithri

What does Maithri mean?

Maithri is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Good will, Friendship".

How popular is Maithri?

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Brother names that go with Maithri

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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.