Rudraksh

Meaning of Rudraksh

Rudraksh is a male name with origins in Hindi. It is pronounced as "rood-rahksh" (/ruːdrɑkʃ/) in Hindi. The name has associations with Lord Shiva, who is often referred to as Rudra. Rudraksh is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words - "Rudra," meaning "fierce" or "the roarer," and "Aksha," meaning "teardrop." It is believed that Rudraksha seeds are sacred beads worn by devotees of Lord Shiva for protection and spiritual benefits. Although the name Rudraksh has not been extremely popular in recent years, it has appeared consistently in the data for newborns in the United States, ranking within the top 10,000 names since at least 2015.

Pronunciation

Hindi

  • Pronunced as rood-rahksh (/ruːdrɑkʃ/)

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