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Rudhran

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROO-drun /ˈruː.drən/Medium

Meaning: A modern South Indian spelling that points to Rudra, the fierce Vedic deity long identified with Shiva; the name is understood as 'of Rudra' or 'devotee of Rudra'. The exact formation is modern and the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong Sanskrit-rooted name: Rudhran points to Rudra, a fierce form of Shiva (said 'ROO-drun'). The exact formation is modern; routes uncertain.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Tamil
MeaningA modern South Indian spelling that points to Rudra, the fierce Vedic deity long identified with Shiva; the name is understood as 'of Rudra' or 'devotee of Rudra'. The exact formation is modern and the routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#13934 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Rudhran takes its weight from Rudra, one of the oldest names in the Vedic hymns and long understood as a fierce form of Shiva. The spelling with -dhr- and the -an ending is a modern Tamil-influenced formation rather than a classical name, so we flag it honestly: the deity root is clear, the name's own route is uncertain (said 'ROO-drun').

It appears only extremely rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, resonant, and modern.

Did you know? Rudhran carries the name of Rudra — a Vedic deity of storm and power, later identified with Shiva — in a modern South Indian spelling, so it reads as 'of Rudra'; the exact formation is recent and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ROO-drun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Rudhran — Rudra (Shiva) root; modern South Indian spelling

Variations

RudranRudhraRudra

Nicknames

RudhRu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rudhran mean?

Rudhran points to Rudra, the Vedic deity identified with Shiva, and is read as 'of Rudra'; the spelling is a modern one and the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Rudhran?

It's said ROO-drun /ˈruː.drən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rudhran a boy or girl name?

Rudhran is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rudhran?

Rudhran is an extremely rare, newly emerging name for boys in the U.S.

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