Radha
Meaning of Radha
Radha is a beautiful and culturally rich name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used for females. Pronounced as RA-dhah (/rɑˈd̯ə/), Radha holds significant importance in Hindu mythology, where she is revered as the beloved consort of Lord Krishna, symbolizing divine love and devotion. The name Radha has a timeless appeal and is often associated with grace, beauty, and spirituality. A popular variation of this name is Radhika. While not extremely common in the United States, Radha has maintained a steady presence over the years, with slight fluctuations in its popularity ranking. For instance, in 2023, it was ranked 5368th with 23 occurrences. This indicates that while Radha may not be among the most frequently chosen names in the U.S., it continues to be cherished by those who appreciate its profound cultural significance and melodic sound.
Pronunciation
Indian (Sanskrit)
- Pronunced as RA-dhah (/rɑˈd̯ə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Radha
| Radha Stirling is a human rights advocate and lawyer known for her expertise in legal matters in the Middle East, and she is the founder of several UK-based organizations. |
| Radha Mitchell - Radha Rani Amber Indigo Ananda Mitchell is an Australian actress known for her work in Hollywood, particularly in the action and thriller genres, with notable roles in Neighbours and various award nominations. |
| Radha Blank is a multi-talented American actress, filmmaker, playwright, rapper, and comedian known for her award-winning work on The Forty-Year-Old Version. |
| Udaya Chandrika, also known as Radha, was a prominent Indian actress who was a leading figure in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films during the 1980s. |
| Radha Gobinda Chandra - Radhagobinda Chandra was a pioneering Bengali astronomer known for his extensive observation of variable stars. |
| Radha Burnier, born in Adyar, India, was a prominent figure as the president of the Theosophical Society Adyar from 1980 until her passing in 2013, and had a background as an actress in Indian films and Jean Renoir's The River. |
| Radha Vinod Raju - Radhavinod Raju was an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who inspired the character Sethurama Iyer in the CBI film series. |
| Radha Iyengar Plumb is an American government official serving as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, confirmed by the U.S. Senate in April 2023. |
| Radha Kumar is an Indian feminist, academic, and author known for her work on ethnic conflicts and peace processes from a strongly feminist perspective. |
| Radha Modgil is a medical doctor and media personality. |
| Radha Mohan Gadanayak was a renowned Indian poet of Odia literature, known for his ballads and poetic creations, and was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri. |
| Radha Raman Shastri is a former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh and Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh. |
| Radha Mohan is a renowned Indian film director in the South Indian film industry, recognized for his work in movies like Mozhi (2007), Abhiyum Naanum (2008), Payanam (2011), and Kaatrin Mozhi (2018). |
| Radha Viswanathan was an Indian carnatic vocalist and classical dancer, and the daughter of highly acclaimed Carnatic vocalist M. S. Subbulakshmi. |
| Radha Krishnan Chidambaram - R. K. Chidambaram, a former Indian actor in Tamil films, was a successful businessman with a real estate business called "Velcome City" before entering the film industry. |
