What is the origin of the name Rudra?

Rudra is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Rudra?

Rudra is currently ranked #1337 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Rudra

ROO-druh

Popularity

#1337

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,642

Peak Year

#143 in 2024

First Recorded

2000

Style

Strong & Bold, Mythological

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Rudra is a Vedic Sanskrit name, often associated with the god Shiva, and can mean 'howler', 'red', or 'terrible'.

Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Similar Names

Shiva Arjun Vikram Dev

Personality Traits

powerfulintensedivineprotective

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