Rudra
रुद्र
Likely from a Sanskrit root for howling or roaring: the name of a fierce Vedic god of storms and wind, later merged with Shiva.
Meaning and origin
Rudra is thought to come from a Sanskrit verb meaning to howl or roar, fitting a Vedic god tied to wind, storm and destruction who is already invoked in the Rigveda.
How to pronounce Rudra
| Hindi | ROOD-ruh /rud̪rə/ |
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