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Rudra

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROOD-rah /ˈruːd.rə/Low

Meaning: The howler, the roarer; storm god and healerLow

In 30 seconds: Rudra is a Vedic deity name meaning the howler or the roarer, the fierce storm god who is also a healer. One of the most ancient deity names in Hindu tradition, Rudra is a form of Shiva associated with storms, wilderness, and medicine.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Hindi
MeaningThe howler, the roarer; storm god and healer
U.S. rank (2025)#1289 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births152 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,762

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520002025

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

Rudra is the Vedic storm deity from Sanskrit meaning the howler. He is a healer and is identified with Shiva in later Hindu traditions.

Rudra is used as a given name in Hindu communities, particularly Shaivite families in India and in diaspora communities worldwide.

Did you know? Rudra in the Rigveda is simultaneously feared and necessary — he brings storms and disease but also holds the cure. The Sri Rudram, one of the most ancient Sanskrit hymns, invokes Rudra as both destroyer and healer.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Rudra

Variations

RudaRudraprasad

Nicknames

Rud

Famous Bearers

  • ★Rudra (mythological)
    Vedic deity of storms, wind and the hunt, later identified with the Hindu god Shiva

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Frequently Asked

What does Rudra mean?

Rudra means the howler or the roarer in Sanskrit, the name of the Vedic storm god and healer.

Who is Rudra in Hinduism?

Rudra is the Vedic storm deity who is a healer and is identified with Lord Shiva in later Hindu tradition.

How do you pronounce Rudra?

Rudra is pronounced ROOD-rah with two syllables.

What names are similar to Rudra?

Similar Hindu divine names include Arjun, Krishna, and Om.

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