Kratu
Kratu (क्रतु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sacred resolve; one of the seven Saptarshis”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kratu (क्रतु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sacred resolve; one of the seven Saptarshis”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kratu (क्रतु, IAST: kratu) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sacred resolve; one of the seven Saptarshis”. Kratu is one of the seven mind-born sons of Brahma, a Saptarshi.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Kratu (क्रतु) is the name of one of the seven primordial Saptarshis — the mind-born sons of Brahma who composed the Vedic hymns. The Sanskrit word kratu also means "sacred resolve, ritual purpose" — the deep intention with which a Vedic sacrifice is undertaken.
In Vedic texts kratu and dakṣa are paired — the resolve and the skill that together accomplish ritual action. The Rig Veda often invokes "may we have kratu" — may we have the deep dharmic purpose that animates worthy action.
A child named Kratu is therefore named with both the Saptarshi heritage and this deep-purpose quality.
Pronunciation: KRA-tu. Pair with classical-Brahmanic surnames.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Kratu aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Marichi, Atri, Bhrigu. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.