Mrida

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Pronounced MRIH-duh /ˈmri.də/Medium

Meaning: Mrida rests on the Sanskrit root mrid-, 'to be gracious; to soften', which gives the family of names around Mridu and Mridula, all carrying the sense of softness, tenderness and grace. Mrida is also used as an epithet of the goddess Parvati, the gracious one. We note the divine association respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle two-beat Sanskrit name: Mrida means 'soft; tender; gracious' (said 'MRIH-duh'), and is also an epithet of the goddess Parvati.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningMrida rests on the Sanskrit root mrid-, 'to be gracious; to soften', which gives the family of names around Mridu and Mridula, all carrying the sense of softness, tenderness and grace. Mrida is also used as an epithet of the goddess Parvati, the gracious one. We note the divine association respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#14671

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Mrida belongs to a small Sanskrit family of names built on the root mrid-, 'to be gracious; to soften' — Mridu, Mridula, Mrida — all naming tenderness. The word is also used as an epithet of Parvati, the gracious goddess, and we note that association respectfully. In the U.S. Mrida is rare and reads as a compact, softly-consonanted import (said 'MRIH-duh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and Sanskrit-rooted.

Did you know? Mrida grows from a Sanskrit root that means 'to be gracious' — the same root behind Mridu and Mridula. It is also used as an epithet of the goddess Parvati, which we note respectfully (said 'MRIH-duh').

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References — Mrida — Sanskrit root mrid- 'gracious; soft'; epithet of Parvati

Variations

MriduMridulaMreeda

Nicknames

MriIda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mrida mean?

Mrida is Sanskrit for 'soft; tender; gracious', from the root mrid-. It is also used as an epithet of the goddess Parvati.

How do you pronounce Mrida?

It's said MRIH-duh /ˈmri.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first, with a light rolled r.

Is Mrida a boy or girl name?

Mrida is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mrida?

Mrida is a rare name for girls in the U.S.