Subhadra
Hinduism · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Subhadra
The name 'Subhadra' means "very auspicious" or "greatly fortunate," derived from the Sanskrit prefix *su-* ("good") and *bhadra* ("blessed, auspicious").
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Etymology
The name 'Subhadra' means "very auspicious" or "greatly fortunate," derived from the Sanskrit prefix *su-* ("good") and *bhadra* ("blessed, auspicious"). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, notably as the name of the sister of Lord Krishna and wife of Arjuna in the Mahabharata epic.
Subhadra currently ranks #813 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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