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Jindra

Jindra is a short, two-syllable name connected to Czech tradition and the name Jindřiška. Originally a familiar form, it retains an intimate tone; however, in Czech, it is also used as a familiar form for the masculine name Jindřich.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Henrietta
Czech:
Jindra
Jindřiška
Hungarian:
Henrietta
Polish:
Henryka
German:
Henriette
Spanish:
Enriqueta
French:
Henriette
Italian:
Enrica
Portuguese:
Henriqueta
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Through the name Jindřiška, the name Jindra carries the traditional meaning of 'ruler of the home or household'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Jindra je česká domácka a skrátená podoba mena Jindřiška, ženského náprotivku mena Jindřich. Etymologicky vychádza zo staronemeckého Heimerich: heim znamená „domov“ a druhá zložka súvisí s mocou a vládnutím. Tradičný význam ženského mena je „vládkyňa domu“.

Sources and scholarly methodology: Pôvod a príbuznosť mien: CoJeCo – Jindřiška, Behind the Name – Jindra. Medzinárodné ekvivalenty sú príbuzné plné mená: Behind the Name – Jindřiška. Domácke podoby: Centrum.cz – Jindřiška. Uvedené sú iba dve doložené domácke podoby; štyri až sedem obľúbených slovenských podôb sa nepodarilo overiť. Konkrétne heslo v publikácii Milana Majtána ani stanovisko JÚĽŠ SAV k menu Jindra neboli priamo overené.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Jindra is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

JINDRA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

10 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Jindra
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Jindry
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Jindre
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Jindru
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Jindra!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Jindre
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Jindrou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JindraJindruška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Jindra
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Jindra! Jindruška!

Test how Jindra sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Jindra Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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