Respect original scripts
Keep source names in their existing writing system and add the prediction as a separate field.
Indian name gender lookup
Determine gender from Indian names
Analyze a single or full Indian name in its native or Latin-script spelling and return a name-based gender prediction with India-specific context.
- Native-script input
- IN country context
- AI fallback enabled
India includes many languages and naming traditions. Treat every result as an inferred signal—not a person’s self-identified gender.
Try it online
Analyze an Indian name
Submit a single or full name. The demo adds IN context and AI fallback automatically.
Example response shown below. Select Analyze name to run a live lookup.
Example JSON response
{
"status": true,
"q": "प्रिया शर्मा",
"name": "प्रिया",
"gender": "female",
"country": "IN",
"probability": 95
}How it works
Add regional context without flattening the name
The API accepts one complete input and evaluates it with Indian country context, preserving the submitted script and spelling.
- 01Submit the name
Use a single name or full name in Devanagari, another supported Unicode script or Latin spelling.
- 02Apply IN context
Regional context helps distinguish names whose usage varies between countries and language communities.
- 03Review the response
Evaluate the returned name, gender and probability while preserving uncertain outcomes.
Multilingual name data
Work with the spelling already in your dataset
Original-script and transliterated records can be submitted without first converting every name to one format.
Accept single or full names
Use the name value you have rather than inventing missing family-name or given-name fields.
Review variation
Account for regional spellings, transliteration differences and probability before using the result.
Language and spelling
Indian names do not follow one universal pattern
Names vary across Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi and many other language communities. Latin transliterations can also have several valid spellings.
askToAI=true extends coverage when database evidence is absent, but it does not make an ambiguous name certain. Allow unknown results and avoid high-impact decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Indian name gender FAQ
How can gender be inferred from an Indian name?
GenderAPI evaluates the submitted name using Indian name evidence and regional context, then returns a name-based prediction and probability when enough evidence is available.
Can I enter a single name or a full name?
Yes. You can submit a given name such as Priya or a complete name such as Priya Sharma in one field.
Are native Indian scripts supported?
The tool accepts Unicode names, including Devanagari and other native-script input. Results depend on the language, spelling and available name evidence.
Can I submit a Latin-script spelling?
Yes. Latin transliterations can be submitted, although different spellings of the same name may produce different evidence and probability values.
How is AI used in this demo?
The demo sends askToAI=true with IN country context. AI fallback is considered when the database has no result; it does not guarantee an answer.
Are submitted name queries stored?
The published policy says successful inputs are not retained as reusable query records. Technical and security logs follow a separate retention schedule. A query for which no gender can be found may be retained to improve GenderAPI; see the Privacy Policy for details.
Build the integration
Use Indian name context in your application
Review authentication, country context, AI fallback and response fields before implementation.