What origin is the name Maitr?

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

What are good brother names for Maitr?

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

What is the rashi of the name Maitr?

Maitr 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.

Maitr

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Maitr

Unisex

Indian

1 syllable

Maitr is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from the root 'mitra', meaning friend. It signifies benevolence, cooperation, and a friendly disposition.".

The meaning of Maitr is "Derived from the root 'mitra', meaning friend. It signifies benevolence, cooperation, and a friendly disposition." — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the root 'mitra', meaning friend. It signifies benevolence, cooperation, and a friendly disposition.

Popularity

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What does Maitr mean?

Maitr is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from the root 'mitra', meaning friend. It signifies benevolence, cooperation, and a friendly disposition.".

How popular is Maitr?

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Brother names that go with Maitr

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Maitr.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Me (मे)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 4
Name number: 3

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 Maitr

Maitr means "Derived from the root 'mitra', meaning friend. It signifies benevolence, cooperation, and a friendly disposition." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)