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Rudra

रुद्र

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Howler or fierce one

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Rudra
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
ROOD-ra
Origin
Sanskrit
Languages
Sanskrit, Hindi
Region
India
Cultural / locale context
Hindu
Gender usage
boy, unisex
Starting character
R
Letters / characters
5
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Howler or fierce one

A Vedic deity name later associated with Shiva; from a root connected with roaring or crying

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

Rudr

Explicitly related names

IshanShiv

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Canonical URL slug
rudra
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Alias behavior
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Numerology for Rudra

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Pythagorean

Expression 8

Compound value: 26

Soul Urge: 4 · Personality: 22

Chaldean

Name number 6

Compound value: 15

Primary interpretation

This pattern highlights care, responsibility, beauty, and the wish to create a dependable home base.

Compound 15: Charm, persuasion, and creative magnetism used responsibly.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 3, 6, 9

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Common questions about Rudra

What does the name Rudra mean?

Howler or fierce one. A Vedic deity name later associated with Shiva; from a root connected with roaring or crying

How is Rudra pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is ROOD-ra. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Rudra?

The record classifies the origin as Sanskrit, with usage in Sanskrit, Hindi.

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