Rudra
Hinduism · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rudra
Rudra derives from Sanskrit and means "the roarer" or "the fierce one," rooted in the verbal stem *rud- meaning "to cry" or "to roar." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, referring to a Vedic deity associated with storms, wind, and destruction who later became identified with Śiva in Hindu philosophy.
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Etymology
Rudra derives from Sanskrit and means "the roarer" or "the fierce one," rooted in the verbal stem *rud- meaning "to cry" or "to roar." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, referring to a Vedic deity associated with storms, wind, and destruction who later became identified with Śiva in Hindu philosophy.
Rudra currently ranks #1,289 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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