Claim: India got its name from the British , after Independence and its full form is ‘Independent Nation Declared In August’. Fact: The word India comes from the Indus, called Sindhu in Sanskrit; the Iranians and the Greeks who came through the northwest about 2500 years ago and were familiar with the Indus, called it the Hindos or the Indos, and the land to the east of the river was called India . The term ‘ India ’ was used by the British since the 18th century and not after ... In conclusion, while INDIA has no official complete form as an abbreviation, various backronyms have been created to reflect the spirit and identity of the nation. INDIA – Unveiling the Abbreviation. The letter ‘I’ in INDIA symbolizes the nation’s hard-fought struggle for independence. After centuries of colonial rule, India gained its freedom on August 15, 1947, marking a watershed moment in its history. Is the full form of INDIA officially recognized? No, the full form is not officially recognized; it is a creative and symbolic expansion used for educational or patriotic purposes.