Indian name meaning
Rudraksh
♂ BoyRud·raksh · 2 syllables
The bead of Shiva's eye; a holy seed
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| R | u | d | r | a | k | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Rudraksh carries the name number 7.
About the name Rudraksh
Rudraksh 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 bead of Shiva's eye; a holy seed.”
Spoken aloud it is Rud·raksh — 2 syllables. Rudraksh 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 Rudraksh mean?
Rudraksh means “The bead of Shiva's eye; a holy seed.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rudraksh a boy or a girl name?
Rudraksh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rudraksh?
Rudraksh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rudraksh?
Rudraksh has 2 syllables and is said as Rud·raksh.
What is the numerology number of the name Rudraksh?
In the Chaldean system, Rudraksh has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Rudraksh a common name in India?
Rudraksh 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 Rudraksh?
For a sister to Rudraksh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Bhoomi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rudraksh?
Laksh, Daksh, Reyansh or Aarush share Rudraksh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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