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Rudra

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Gender Masculine
Usage Hinduism, Nepali, Odia
Scripts रुद्र(Sanskrit, Nepali) ରୁଦ୍ର(Odia)

Meaning & History

Probably means "crying, howling, roaring" from Sanskrit रुद् (rud). This is the name of a Hindu god associated with the wind and storms, appearing in the Rigveda. He is identified with Shiva.

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Last ranked #987 in 2023 England and Wales

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noise, storm deities, uncertain etymology
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Entry added October 6, 2024

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