At a Glance: Name: Anuradha – Meaning: a Vedic nakshatra (lunar mansion) named as 'following Radha' – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-noo-RAH-dhuh
Anuradha is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “a Vedic nakshatra (lunar mansion) named as 'following Radha'”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Anuradha
Meaning: A Vedic nakshatra (lunar mansion) named as 'following Radha'.
Origin: Sanskrit.
A common claim: Often simply described as 'a star' or 'a star name.' Actually: This name isn't a generic word for 'star' — it specifically names a nakshatra (lunar mansion) that comes after Radha in the Vedic zodiac.
How to Pronounce Anuradha
Phonetic: ah-noo-RAH-dhuh IPA: /ˌɑːnuːˈrɑːdə/
Popularity of Anuradha
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1964–2006.
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