Renuka
Hinduism · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Renuka
Renuka derives from Sanskrit and means "small atom" or "particle," composed of the prefix "anu" (atom) with the feminine suffix "-ka." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable historical significance as the mother of Parashurama, a major avatar in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Renuka derives from Sanskrit and means "small atom" or "particle," composed of the prefix "anu" (atom) with the feminine suffix "-ka." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable historical significance as the mother of Parashurama, a major avatar in Hindu mythology.
Renuka currently ranks #17,250 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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