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Aniruddh

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Aniruddh

Pronounced uh-nee-RUDH /ə.niˈrʊd/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Aniruddha, 'unobstructed, unstoppable, boundless.' In Hindu tradition Aniruddha was a grandson of Krishna. A dignified classical name.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Aniruddh — 'unobstructed, unstoppable' (said 'uh-nee-RUDH'). A classical Sanskrit name, borne by a grandson of Krishna, which we note respectfully.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Aniruddha, 'unobstructed, unstoppable, boundless.' In Hindu tradition Aniruddha was a grandson of Krishna. A dignified classical name.
U.S. rank (2020)#12145 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 66
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020032020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aniruddh is a Sanskrit name, 'unobstructed, unstoppable', borne in tradition by Aniruddha, a grandson of Krishna; a classical Sanskrit name held with respect (said 'uh-nee-RUDH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, classical, and strong.

Did you know? Aniruddh comes from Sanskrit for 'unobstructed, unstoppable' — the name of a grandson of Krishna in Hindu tradition, a name of quiet strength (said 'uh-nee-RUDH').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aniruddh — Sanskrit 'unobstructed'; grandson of Krishna

Variations

AniruddhaAnirudhAnirud

Nicknames

AniRudh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aniruddh mean?

Aniruddh comes from Sanskrit Aniruddha, 'unobstructed, unstoppable'; in Hindu tradition it was the name of a grandson of Krishna.

How do you pronounce Aniruddh?

It's said uh-nee-RUDH /ə.niˈrʊd/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aniruddh a boy or girl name?

Here Aniruddh is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aniruddh?

Aniruddh is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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