Ardra
Ardra (आर्द्रा) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Tender; the nakshatra Ardra”.
Ardra (आर्द्रा) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Tender; the nakshatra Ardra”.
Ardra means “Tender; the nakshatra Ardra”. Ardra (आर्द्रा · ఆర్ద్ర) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Tender; the nakshatra Ardra”. It comes from the Sanskrit ārdrā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “आ” falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, within Mesha rashi (Aries).
Ardra name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Ardra |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Tender; the nakshatra Ardra |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | आर्द्रा |
| Telugu | ఆర్ద్ర |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | ārdrā |
| Pronunciation | Ar-dra |
| First syllable | आ |
| Nakshatra | Krittika (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 6 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Sky, moon & stars |
Meaning and origin of Ardra
Ardra is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word ārdrā, meaning “Tender; the nakshatra Ardra”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Ardra
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “आ” of Ardra falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Mesha rashi (Aries). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Ardra
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): आर्द्रा
- Telugu: ఆర్ద్ర
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): ārdrā
How to pronounce Ardra
Say it as “Ar-dra” — 2 spoken syllables.
Ardra is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Ardra
Chandrakanta, Chandrima, Dhanishtha, Induja, Indulekha, Induprabha
Ardra: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Ardra?
Ardra means “Tender; the nakshatra Ardra”. It comes from the Sanskrit ārdrā.
Is Ardra a traditional or a modern name?
Ardra is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Ardra written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): आर्द्रा. In Telugu: ఆర్ద్ర. Sanskrit transliteration: ārdrā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ardra?
Its first syllable “आ” falls in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1) and Mesha rashi (Aries) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Ardra?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 6 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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Ardra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Tender; the nakshatra Ardra
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ardra mean?
Ardra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Tender; the nakshatra Ardra”.
Is Ardra a boy or girl name?
Ardra is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ardra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ardra aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ardra?
The Chaldean name number of Ardra is 1.
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