Boy • Modern Tamil
Rudra
ருத்ரா
Signature Meaning
Rudra (ருத்ரா) is a traditional Sanskrit name often used in Tamil-speaking communities. It is associated with a powerful, fierce aspect of Lord Shiva and is commonly interpreted as “the roarer” or “howler,” evoking storm-like, elemental energy. The name suggests strength, intensity, and a wild, protective force without implying specifics about personality.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ɾUdraː/
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
R(2) + U(6) + D(4) + R(2) + A(1) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 26 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeRUD-raa
Tamil syllablesரு-த்-ரா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɾudraː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
RudraaRoodraRoodraaRudhraRudhraaRoodhra