The baby name Renukha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced reh-NEW-kah (approx. IPA: /reɪˈnuːkə/).
The baby name Renukha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced reh-NEW-kah (approx. IPA: /reɪˈnuːkə/).
Renukha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Renukha is a South Asian feminine given name rooted in Sanskrit Reṇukā, from reṇu “fine dust, atom” with the feminine suffix -kā. The spelling with -kh- reflects modern regional transliteration rather than a different etymology. The name conveys images of minute purity and earthiness, often glossed as “of fine dust” or “one born of dust.”
In Hindu tradition, Renuka is the revered mother of Parashurama and wife of the sage Jamadagni, worshipped as Renuka Devi/Yellamma with major shrines at Mahur (Maharashtra) and Saundatti (Karnataka). This cultic presence has sustained the name across Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi communities for centuries, with steady modern use in India and the diaspora. Common variants include Renuka, Reṇukā, Renuga (Tamil/Malayalam), and short forms Renu or Reni; honorific forms add Devi. Renukha appears especially in southern India and among families favoring the aspirated kh sound.
Renukha is a rare find. Our records hold just 26 recorded uses, spread over 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #984 | 11 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Renukha is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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