Indian name meaning
Rudra
♂ BoyRud·ra · 2 syllables
A fierce form of Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| R | u | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
2 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Rudra carries the name number 6.
About the name Rudra
Rudra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A fierce form of Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Rud·ra — 2 syllables. Rudra 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 Rudra mean?
Rudra means “A fierce form of Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rudra a boy or a girl name?
Rudra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rudra?
Rudra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rudra?
Rudra has 2 syllables and is said as Rud·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Rudra?
In the Chaldean system, Rudra has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Rudra a common name in India?
Rudra appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Rudra?
For a sister to Rudra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Vishakha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rudra?
Indra, Sidra, Shivendra or Manvendra share Rudra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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