Rudradev
Rudradev (रुद्रदेव) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king”.
Rudradev (रुद्रदेव) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king”.
Rudradev means “Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king”. Rudradev (रुद्रदेव · రుద్రదేవ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king”. It is formed from rudra (Rudra) and deva (god). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “रु” falls in Swati nakshatra, pada 1, within Tula rashi (Libra).
Rudradev name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Rudradev |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | rudra (Rudra) + deva (god) |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | रुद्रदेव |
| Telugu | రుద్రదేవ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | rudradeva |
| Pronunciation | Ru-dra-dev |
| First syllable | रु |
| Nakshatra | Swati (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Rudradev
Rudradev is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history. It is built from:
- rudra — Rudra
- deva — god
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Rudradev
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “रु” of Rudradev falls in Swati nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Tula rashi (Libra). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Rudradev
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): रुद्रदेव
- Telugu: రుద్రదేవ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): rudradeva
How to pronounce Rudradev
Say it as “Ru-dra-dev” — 3 spoken syllables.
Rudradev is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Telugu states
Names similar to Rudradev
Rajarshi, Amoghvarsh, Ashwapati, Divodas, Indradyumna, Janamejay
Rudradev: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Rudradev?
Rudradev means “Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king”. It is formed from rudra (Rudra) and deva (god).
Is Rudradev a traditional or a modern name?
Rudradev is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Rudradev written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): रुद्रदेव. In Telugu: రుద్రదేవ్. Sanskrit transliteration: rudradeva.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Rudradev?
Its first syllable “रु” falls in Swati nakshatra (pada 1) and Tula rashi (Libra) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Rudradev?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Rudradev — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Swati
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rudradev mean?
Rudradev is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted to Rudra; a Kakatiya king”.
Is Rudradev a boy or girl name?
Rudradev is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Rudradev?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Rudradev aligns with the Swati nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Rudradev?
The Chaldean name number of Rudradev is 3.
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