The baby name Rudrani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ruːˈdrɑːni/; respelling: ROO-drah-nee.
The baby name Rudrani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ruːˈdrɑːni/; respelling: ROO-drah-nee.
Rudrani is Hindu, Sanskrit in Origin.
Rudrani is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning “consort of Rudra” and, by extension, “the feminine Rudra” - a title of the goddess Parvati/Durga in Hindu tradition. It derives from Rudra (an early Vedic storm and healing deity later identified with Shiva) + the feminine suffix -āṇī, which denotes a divine consort, as in Indrāṇī and Brahmāṇī. The root rud- carries senses of roaring or weeping, so Rudrāṇī evokes fierce, protective power tempered with compassion, the Shakti that balances Shiva.
The epithet appears in Vedic and Purāṇic literature and remains current in Shaiva and Śākta worship, verses, and temple liturgy. As a given name it is found across India and the diaspora, especially among families devoted to Shiva. Common variants include Rudrāṇī (diacritic form), Rudraani (long ā in transliteration), and Rudranee; devotional forms like Rudrani Devi also occur. Related names are Rudra (unisex/masculine) and Parvati; a familiar nickname is Rani.
Rudrani is an uncommon pick. Across 5 countries, we found 17 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #619 | 13 | 13,121 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Rudrani is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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