Hrida

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Pronounced REE-dah /ˈri.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart'; 'one with a (good) heart; full of love'Low

In 30 seconds: The heart; one full of love: Hrida is Sanskrit 'the heart'. Lyrical, tender, and warm (said 'REE-dah').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart'; 'one with a (good) heart; full of love'

U.S. rank (2025)#8049 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hrida comes from Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart' — 'one with a (good) heart; full of love'. A lyrical, tender modern Indian name (said 'REE-dah'; nickname Hri).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-heart at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Hrida comes from the Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart' — 'one with a good heart; full of love' — a lyrical, tender modern Indian name (said 'REE-dah').

Overall data confidence 52%

Sanskrit references — Hrida — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

HridayaHridiHridya

Nicknames

Hri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hrida mean?

Hrida is Sanskrit for 'the heart; one full of love'.

How do you pronounce Hrida?

It's said REE-dah /ˈri.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hrida a boy or girl name?

Hrida is a girl's name.

How popular is Hrida?

Hrida is a rare name in the U.S.