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Hridaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced HRIH-dahn /ˈhrɪ.dɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart', hence 'the heart; one who melts hearts; full of love'Low

In 30 seconds: The heart; one who melts hearts: Hridaan is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'HRIH-dahn').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart', hence 'the heart; one who melts hearts; full of love'
U.S. rank (2025)#5288 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620132025

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

Hridaan comes from the Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart', hence 'the heart; one who melts hearts; full of love'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'HRIH-dahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-heart at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Hridaan comes from the Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart', hence 'the heart; one who melts hearts; full of love' — a lyrical, modern name (said 'HRIH-dahn').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hridaan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

HridanHridayanHriday

Nicknames

Hridi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hridaan mean?

Hridaan is Sanskrit for 'the heart; one who melts hearts; full of love' (from hrid, 'heart').

How do you pronounce Hridaan?

It's said HRIH-dahn /ˈhrɪ.dɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hridaan a boy or girl name?

Hridaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Hridaan?

Hridaan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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