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Rudhra

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROO-drah /ˈru.drɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rudra — from the Sanskrit, 'the roarer; the fierce/howling one'; a name of the god Shiva; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The roarer; a fierce god: Rudhra spells Rudra. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'ROO-drah'). We note the deity.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Rudra — from the Sanskrit, 'the roarer; the fierce/howling one'; a name of the god Shiva; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#10475 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082025

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

Rudhra is a spelling of Rudra — from the Sanskrit, 'the roarer; the fierce/howling one'; a name of the god Shiva (we note the deity). A bold, classic name (said 'ROO-drah').

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

Did you know? Rudra is Sanskrit for 'the roarer; the fierce one' — a name of the god Shiva — and Rudhra is a spelling, bold and classic (we note the deity; said 'ROO-drah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Rudra — Sanskrit; deity name

Variations

RudraRudranshRudrik

Nicknames

Rudy

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If you like Rudhra…

Rudra— the standard spelling
Rudransh— a kin Rudr- Sanskrit boys' name
Shiv— a fellow Shiva-linked boys' name
Indra— shares the -ra ending
Veera— another Indian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rudhra mean?

Rudhra spells Rudra — Sanskrit 'the roarer; the fierce one'; a name of the god Shiva. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Rudhra?

It's said ROO-drah /ˈru.drɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rudhra a boy or girl name?

Rudhra is a boy's name.

How popular is Rudhra?

Rudhra is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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