Indian name meaning
Hriday
♂ BoyHri·day · 2 syllables
The heart
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| H | r | i | d | a | y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Hriday carries the name number 5.
About the name Hriday
Hriday is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The heart.”
Spoken aloud it is Hri·day — 2 syllables. Hriday is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hriday mean?
Hriday means “The heart.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Hriday a boy or a girl name?
Hriday is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Hriday?
Hriday is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Hriday?
Hriday has 2 syllables and is said as Hri·day.
What is the numerology number of the name Hriday?
In the Chaldean system, Hriday has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Hriday a common name in India?
Hriday does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Hriday?
For a sister to Hriday, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Hansa, Harini, Hasini or Jharna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Hriday?
Uday, Tanmay, Jay or Pranay share Hriday's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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