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Samrudh

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Pronounced SUM-rood /ˈsʌm.ruːd/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit samriddha (also written samruddha), 'prosperous; flourishing; rich in every good thing', from a root meaning 'to grow; to increase'. The same word gives samriddhi, 'prosperity'. Samrudh is a modern shortened given-name form used in India.Low

In 30 seconds: A name that wishes plenty: Samrudh comes from Sanskrit for 'prosperous; flourishing' (said 'SUM-rood').

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Origin LowSanskrit, Indian

MeaningFrom Sanskrit samriddha (also written samruddha), 'prosperous; flourishing; rich in every good thing', from a root meaning 'to grow; to increase'. The same word gives samriddhi, 'prosperity'. Samrudh is a modern shortened given-name form used in India.

U.S. rank (2024)#13832 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 38

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

Samrudh is a modern given-name form of Sanskrit samriddha, 'prosperous; flourishing; abundant', built on a root meaning 'to grow'. The related samriddhi ('prosperity') is invoked in blessings across India. Because the shortened spelling is contemporary, the exact form is a family choice, which we note (said 'SUM-rood').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Very rare, hopeful, and Sanskrit-rooted.

Did you know? The Sanskrit word behind Samrudh, samriddha, means flourishing in every sense — not just wealthy but full, complete, thriving. The related noun samriddhi means prosperity itself.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Samrudh — Sanskrit samriddha ('prosperous; flourishing'); modern short form

Variations

SamriddhSamruddha

Nicknames

SamRudh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samrudh mean?

Samrudh means 'prosperous; flourishing; abundant', from Sanskrit samriddha.

How do you pronounce Samrudh?

It's said SUM-rood /ˈsʌm.ruːd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Samrudh a boy or girl name?

Samrudh is a boy's name.

How popular is Samrudh?

Samrudh is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.