Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Rudra

“A Vedic deity often identified with Shiva”

About the name Rudra

Meaning
A Vedic deity often identified with Shiva
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
R
Name number
8

Numerology of Rudra

Achiever: determined, strong and success driven.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Rudra

Swati

Naming syllable “Ru” · ruled by Rahu

Pada 1234
Moon signTula (Libra)
DeityVayu, the wind god
SymbolA young shoot swaying in the wind

Independent, flexible and diplomatic. Traditionally linked with freedom, adaptability and a gift for business.

All Swati names
Rudra starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Rudra

What does the name Rudra mean?

Rudra means "A Vedic deity often identified with Shiva" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Rudra a boy or a girl name?

Rudra is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Rudra match?

The name Rudra starts with the syllable "Ru", which is a naming syllable of Swati nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Rudra?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Rudra adds up to 8. Achiever: determined, strong and success driven. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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