Krodha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Krodha

What is the meaning of the name Krodha ?

The baby name Krodha is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KROH-dhuh (IPA: /kroːd̪ʱə/).

Krodha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Krodha (क्रोध) is a Sanskrit name drawn from the verbal root krudh-, meaning “anger, wrath, or fierce impulse.” In Indian philosophy it is counted among the six inner enemies (ariṣaḍvarga) and, in Buddhism, as a klesha; the Pali form is kodha. As a given name it is rare in South Asia and the diaspora, sometimes adopted as a bold, concept-based choice; though often perceived as masculine, it can be unisex.

The term is attested throughout Vedic and classical Sanskrit literature, is occasionally personified in epic and Purāṇic lists, and in Vajrayāna denotes the “wrathful” mode of protective deities (krodha-devatā), framed as fierce compassion. Variants and related forms include Krodh (Hindi/Marathi), Krodhā (feminine Sanskrit), Krodhana/Krodhinī (adjectival/onomastic), Kodha (Pali/Prakrit), and compounds such as Krodhavasha in mythic genealogies. Although the literal sense is severe, some parents value its associations with passionate energy, righteous indignation, and transformative power.

⚙ Krodha does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.