What origin is the name Meru?

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

What are good sister names for Meru?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Meru — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Meru?

Meru 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.

Meru

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Meru

Meru

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Meru is an Indian boy's name meaning "Famous mountain in Hindu mythology, High point", Rashi Simha.

The meaning of Meru is "Famous mountain in Hindu mythology, High point" — a boy name of Indian origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

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

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Famous mountain in Hindu mythology, High point

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Meru

What does Meru mean?

Meru is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Famous mountain in Hindu mythology, High point".

How popular is Meru?

We have no birth-record ranking for Meru: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Sister names that go with Meru

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

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.