Retu
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Retu
Retu is a Sanskrit name meaning "season" or "moisture," derived from the Sanskrit root word referring to the six seasons in Hindu cosmology or the menstrual cycle in Ayurvedic medicine.
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Etymology
Retu is a Sanskrit name meaning "season" or "moisture," derived from the Sanskrit root word referring to the six seasons in Hindu cosmology or the menstrual cycle in Ayurvedic medicine. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with particular significance in classical Sanskrit literature and traditional Indian naming practices.
Retu currently ranks #1,636 in the United States as a boy's name.
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