Sanskrit

Rudra

Pronounced ROO-druhShare

Meaning: Probably roaring; name of a Vedic deity

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Rudra is the fierce Vedic deity later closely identified with Shiva. A connection with roaring or howling is probable; storm god describes the deity’s role.

Nicknames

  • Rudy
  • Rudu

Spellings & variants

  • Rudransh

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Rudra comes from Sanskrit.

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