Rudraरुद्र
Rudra · traditionally used for boys
“Fierce one; Vedic storm-god; Śiva”
Vedic storm-god, prototype of Śiva; over 75 hymns address Rudra (RV 1.114, 2.33, 7.46).
Starting sound and where it falls
Rudra begins with Ru — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ru open Swati 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: Śiva (= Rudra).
Cultural context
Evokes the fierce Vedic storm god, prototype of Shiva, praised in many hymns.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Rudra mean?
Rudra (Rudra) is attested as “Fierce one; Vedic storm-god; Śiva.” Vedic storm-god, prototype of Śiva; over 75 hymns address Rudra (RV 1.114, 2.33, 7.46).
Which nakshatra sound does Rudra fit?
Rudra begins with the sound Ru, which opens Swati 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 Rudra a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Rudra is traditionally used for boys.
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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