Meaning and Etymology
According to naming references and linguistic sources, Rudra probably means “crying, howling, roaring” derived from the Sanskrit root rud “to roar” [1][4][5][7]. The name is associated with the Vedic storm god Rudra, later identified with Shiva.
Origin and Language Usage
The name originates in Sanskrit [1][4][5]. It is used as a masculine personal name in Hindu communities, especially in regions where Sanskrit‑derived languages are spoken, such as Hindi‑speaking areas and Odisha (Odia) [1].
Pronunciation
No source‑provided pronunciation guide is available.
Spellings and Variants
- Devanagari: रुद्र
- Odia: ରୁଦ୍ର
- Bengali: রুদ্র
- Gujarati: રુદ્ર
- Kannada: ರುದ್ರ
- Malayalam: രുദ്ര
- Tamil: உருத்திரன்
- Telugu: రుద్రుడు
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rudra mean?
Rudra means “howler” or “roarer”, derived from the Sanskrit root rud meaning to roar [1][4][5][7].
Is Rudra a male name?
Yes, Rudra is documented as a masculine name, used for boys [1].
What is the origin of the name Rudra?
The name originates in Sanskrit, where it appears as the name of a Vedic storm deity [1][4][5].
References
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- Meaning, origin and history of the name Rudra - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/rudra
- Rudra - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rudra
- रुद्र - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/
- Rudra; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudra
- Rudra - Etymology, Origin & Meaning; https://www.etymonline.com/word/Rudra
- Rudra | Hinduism, Shiva, Vedas | Britannica; https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rudra