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Riddhi

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Pronounced RID-hee /ˈrɪd.hi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success; good fortune' — a goddess and consort of GaneshaHigh

In 30 seconds: Prosperity and abundance: Riddhi is Sanskrit for 'prosperity, success'. Auspicious, sweet, and warm (a consort of Ganesha).

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success; good fortune' — a goddess and consort of Ganesha

U.S. rank (2024)#4738 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 641

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

Riddhi comes from Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success; good fortune' — a goddess, consort of Ganesha (paired with Siddhi). An auspicious, sweet name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, prosperity at the root, and auspicious.

Did you know? Riddhi means 'prosperity, abundance, good fortune' in Sanskrit — a goddess and a consort of Lord Ganesha (often paired with Siddhi, 'attainment'); auspicious and sweet.

Overall data confidence 82%

Sanskrit references — riddhi — etymology

Variations

RidhiRiddhima

Nicknames

Riddhu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Riddhi mean?

Riddhi is Sanskrit for 'prosperity, abundance, good fortune' — a goddess.

How do you pronounce Riddhi?

It's said RID-hee /ˈrɪd.hi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Riddhi a boy or girl name?

Riddhi is a girl's name.

How popular is Riddhi?

Riddhi is a rare name in the U.S.