Aradhanaआराधना
Aradhana · traditionally used for girls
“worship, adoration”
Monier-Williams s.v. ārādhana: 'propitiation, worship, adoration; accomplishment, gratifying'
Starting sound and where it falls
Aradhana begins with A — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with A open Krittika pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes devoted worship and heartfelt adoration.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Aradhana mean?
Aradhana (Aradhana) is attested as “worship, adoration.” Monier-Williams s.v. ārādhana: 'propitiation, worship, adoration; accomplishment, gratifying'
Which nakshatra sound does Aradhana fit?
Aradhana begins with the sound A, which opens Krittika pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Aradhana a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Aradhana is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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