Aadhira
India · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aadhira
The name 'Aadhira' means "moon" or "lightning" in Sanskrit, deriving from the root word *ādhāra* (support) but commonly interpreted as "lustrous" or "radiant" in Tamil and other Dravidian languages.
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Etymology
The name 'Aadhira' means "moon" or "lightning" in Sanskrit, deriving from the root word *ādhāra* (support) but commonly interpreted as "lustrous" or "radiant" in Tamil and other Dravidian languages. It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in South India, with no notable historical figure or event directly tied to the name.
Aadhira currently ranks #5,410 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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