Anniruddha
Sanskrit · Not verified · 4 syllables
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About the name Anniruddha
Anniruddha derives from Sanskrit, combining "Ani" (meaning near or close) and "Ruddha" (meaning restrained or obstructed), literally meaning "one who is nearly obstructed" or more broadly interpreted as "unobstructed." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, with notable historical references including a cousin of Buddha in Buddhist texts and various Hindu deities and saints bearing this name.
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Etymology
Anniruddha derives from Sanskrit, combining "Ani" (meaning near or close) and "Ruddha" (meaning restrained or obstructed), literally meaning "one who is nearly obstructed" or more broadly interpreted as "unobstructed." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, with notable historical references including a cousin of Buddha in Buddhist texts and various Hindu deities and saints bearing this name.
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