Índia is the Catalan form of India. The name ultimately derives from the country of India, which takes its name from the Indus River. The river's name comes from Sanskrit सिन्धु (Sindhu), meaning "body of trembling water, river". As a given name, India gained recognition through the character India Wilkes in Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind (1936). In Catalan, Índia adapts the name to local orthographic conventions, adding an accent on the initial vowel. The name Índia has been borne by notable figures. Most prominently, it is the title and a track on Gal Costa's 1973 album Índia, a landmark in MPB with influences from tropicália, folk, psychedelic, jazz, funk, and rock. The album's cover initially caused controversy: it depicted Costa semi-nude in indigenous Brazilian attire and was censored by the Brazilian military government. The uncensored artwork was finally released in 2015, and a full reissue followed in 2017. While Índia remains primarily a Catalan usage, its connection to the globally recognized name India gives it cross-cultural resonance. The use of geographical names as personal names is a common onomastic practice, reflecting both personal affection for a place and a broader trend toward exotic or meaningful name choices. Meaning: Derived from the country India, ultimately from Sanskrit Sindhu meaning "river" Origin: Catalan form of India Type: First name Usage regions: Catalonia (Spain)