Rudran
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rudran
Rudran is derived from Sanskrit "Rudra," meaning "the roarer" or "the fierce one," referring to a Vedic storm god and an epithet of Shiva in Hindu theology.
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Etymology
Rudran is derived from Sanskrit "Rudra," meaning "the roarer" or "the fierce one," referring to a Vedic storm god and an epithet of Shiva in Hindu theology. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Tamil and Malayalam-speaking communities in South India, with deep roots in Shaivite tradition dating back to ancient Vedic texts.
Rudran currently ranks #5,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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