Sudas
Sudas (सुदास) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A Rigvedic king; a generous giver”.
Sudas (सुदास) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A Rigvedic king; a generous giver”.
Sudas means “A Rigvedic king; a generous giver”. Sudas (सुदास · సుదాస్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “A Rigvedic king; a generous giver”. It is formed from su (good) and dāsa (giver). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius).
Sudas name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Sudas |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A Rigvedic king; a generous giver |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | su (good) + dāsa (giver) |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | सुदास |
| Telugu | సుదాస్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | sudāsa |
| Pronunciation | Su-das |
| First syllable | सु |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 1 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Sudas
Sudas is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history. It is built from:
- su — good
- dāsa — giver
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Sudas
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “सु” of Sudas falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Sudas
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): सुदास
- Telugu: సుదాస్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): sudāsa
How to pronounce Sudas
Say it as “Su-das” — 2 spoken syllables.
Sudas is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Sudas
Sudyumna, Sanchay, Srikar, Amoghvarsh, Ashwapati, Divodas
Sudas: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Sudas?
Sudas means “A Rigvedic king; a generous giver”. It is formed from su (good) and dāsa (giver).
Is Sudas a traditional or a modern name?
Sudas is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Sudas written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): सुदास. In Telugu: సుదాస్. Sanskrit transliteration: sudāsa.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sudas?
Its first syllable “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Sudas?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 1 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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Sudas — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A Rigvedic king; a generous giver
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sudas mean?
Sudas is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “A Rigvedic king; a generous giver”.
Is Sudas a boy or girl name?
Sudas is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sudas?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sudas aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sudas?
The Chaldean name number of Sudas is 8.
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