Rudra — Name Meaning, Origin & Numerology

Rudra Name Meaning

The name Rudra means "a fierce form of Lord Shiva" and has Sanskrit origin. It is a popular boy name in India, loved for its sound and significance.

In numerology, Rudra carries the vibration of number 8 (Saturn, The Achiever), adding qualities of ambitious, disciplined and authoritative to the name.

Origin and Significance of Rudra

Rudra comes from Sanskrit roots and signifies a fierce form of Lord Shiva. Names like Rudra are often chosen for their auspicious meaning and cultural depth.

Personality of Rudra

Influenced by numerology number 8, a person named Rudra tends to be ambitious, disciplined, authoritative and resilient, with a natural inclination toward business.

Rudra Numerology and Lucky Facts

• Name number: 8 (Saturn)
• Meaning: a fierce form of Lord Shiva
• Origin: Sanskrit
• Lucky colours: Black, Dark Blue and Purple
• Lucky numbers: 8, 17, 26 and 35

Rudra Rashi and Nakshatra (Naam Rashi)

Rudra begins with the syllable Ru (रू), which the traditional naming chart assigns to Swati nakshatra pada 1, Libra (Tula) rashi. This is Rudra's naam rashi — used for muhurat and name-based horoscopes when the birth chart is unknown.

Planetary lord of the rashi: Venus; nakshatra lord: Rahu.

A name matching the child's own Janma Nakshatra pada is considered the most auspicious choice.

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