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The baby name Anuradha is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ənuːˈrɑːd̪ə/', 'phonetic': 'uh-noo-RAH-dah'}.

Anuradha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: {'ipa': '/ənuːˈrɑːd̪ə/', 'phonetic': 'uh-noo-RAH-dah'}

What is the meaning of the name Anuradha ?

The baby name Anuradha is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ənuːˈrɑːd̪ə/', 'phonetic': 'uh-noo-RAH-dah'}.

Anuradha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Anuradha is a Sanskrit name (Anurādhā) formed from anu “after, along with” + Rādhā, yielding the sense “one who follows Radha” or “devoted like Radha.” In the Vedic sky it names the Anuradha nakshatra in Scorpius, so it also carries an astral reading, “the following star,” and is linked in traditional lore with friendship, discipline, and auspicious success.

The name appears in classical Sanskrit sources and remains widely used across India and the diaspora. It is predominantly feminine in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Telugu spheres, yet functions as a masculine name in Sri Lanka, reflected in the toponym Anuradhapura. Short forms include Anu and Radha. Orthographic variants are Anuradha (standard modern) and Anurādhā (with diacritics); less common regional spellings include Anurādha. Related names are Rādhā/Radha and Rādhikā/Radhika, while elaborations such as Anuradha Devi occur in devotional contexts.

Anuradha has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Anuradha

Anuradha Paudwal Actor · Born 1952 · India Anuradha Paudwal is a well-known playback singer from India, most famous for her contributions to Bollywood music in the 1980s and 1990s. She lent her voice to popular songs like 'Aashiqui', 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin', and 'Ram Lakhan'. Her melodious voice has made her a beloved figure in Indian music.

Anuradha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #65 7 2,963
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
IN Girls 0 #139 968 13,121
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
BD 0 #235 7 5,992
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
QA Girls 0 #283 34 15,378
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
MU Girls 0 #305 47 8,539
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
OM Girls 0 #315 82 15,987
BD Girls 0 #321 66 8,413
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
KW Girls 0 #466 50 19,177
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
AE Girls 0 #472 82 20,968
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
BH 0 #525 29 17,937
SG Girls 0 #539 48 18,916
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
QA Boys 0 #693 15 18,093
Finland Girls 2026 #731 8 3,895
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #752 18 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
SA Girls 0 #890 46 25,931
OM Boys 0 #910 9 17,948
NL Girls 0 #920 36 5,933
United States Girls 2006 #936 7 10,031
MY Girls 0 #951 44 24,821
IN Boys 0 #984 18 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,066 27 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,128 14 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
IT Girls 0 #1,414 33 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,451 21 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,595 20 28,008

Anuradha is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Anuradha

Anuradha is predominantly a girl's name.
Anuradha is a 4 syllable name, pronounced {'ipa': '/ənuːˈrɑːd̪ə/', 'phonetic': 'uh-noo-RAH-dah'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anurādhā, Anuradha (Romanized), Anu (nickname), Nu and Radha (related/diminutive).
Across languages, Anuradha has these equivalents: Radhika (related, devotional), Anurag (male name with related root), Stella / Estelle (approximate 'star' equivalents in Western languages), Forms in other Indian scripts: अनुराधा (Hindi), அனுராதா (Tamil), and 1 more.
Somewhat — Anuradha ranked #731 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Anuradha ranks highest in Finland (#731 in 2026).
Yes — 1 notable people named Anuradha are in our database, including Anuradha Paudwal (Actor).