Anuradha
Meaning of Anuradha
Anuradha is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has its origins in both Hindi and Sanskrit languages. In Hindi, Anuradha is pronounced as ah-noo-RAHD-hah (/əˈnuːrəd̪ʱɑː/), while in Sanskrit, it is also pronounced as ah-noo-RAHD-hah (/əˈnurəd̪ʱɑː/). The name has a deep meaning as well, as it translates to "a bright star" or "a shining light" in both languages. Anuradha can be associated with qualities like radiance, brilliance, and beauty. Despite being an exquisite name, the popularity of Anuradha has remained relatively low, especially in the United States where it ranks outside the top 1000 names. Nonetheless, its uniqueness makes it an excellent choice for parents who want to give their daughter a distinct and meaningful name.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as ah-noo-RAHD-hah (/əˈnuːrəd̪ʱɑː/)
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as ah-noo-RAHD-hah (/əˈnurəd̪ʱɑː/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Anuradha
| Anuradha Paudwal is a renowned Indian playback singer known for her work in Hindi cinema, earning multiple awards and titles for her contributions to devotional music and Bollywood. |
| Anuradha Roy is an accomplished Indian novelist, journalist, and editor known for her notable works including An Atlas of Impossible Longing, The Folded Earth, Sleeping on Jupiter, All the Lives We Never Lived, and The Earthspinner. |
| Anuradha Koirala is a Nepalese social activist and the founder of Maiti Nepal, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking. |
| Anuradha Sriram is a renowned Indian singer and child actress from Tamil Nadu, known for her contributions to Carnatic music and playback singing in multiple languages. |
| Anuradha Ramanan was a Tamil writer, artist, and social activist. |
