What origin is the name Maitra?

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

What are good brother names for Maitra?

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

What is the rashi of the name Maitra?

Maitra 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.

Maitra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maitra

Maitra

Girl

Indian

2 syllables

Maitra is an Indian girl's name meaning "Friendly".

Parents who choose Maitra pick a girl name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Friendly". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Friendly

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Maitra

What does Maitra mean?

Maitra is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Friendly".

How popular is Maitra?

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Brother names that go with Maitra

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

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

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.