The name of the river entered Greek from Persian, with the loss of the initial 'h', to become Indos, from which the Greeks derived their name for the region, India. The Latin form of Indos is Indus, the name by which the river system is still known in the West. read more
The name “India” was given by the Greeks. During the time of Alexander, the Greeks came in contact with India for the first time. They had come to India from North West. They had to cross the river Sindhu in order to enter the main land of India. They called Sindhu as Indus. read more
India is a popular feminine given name derived from the name of the country India, which takes its name from the Indus River. The name was used for India Wilkes, a character in the novel and movie Gone with the Wind. Its use for girls in England began during the British rule in India during the 19th century. read more