Shraddha
Shraddha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Faith, trust, devotion”.
| Meaning | Faith, trust, devotion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | श्रद्धा |
| Pronunciation | SHRUD-dhah |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Shraddha
Shraddha is the Sanskrit word for faith or confident trust, often analysed as shrat, 'truth', plus dha, 'to place': 'to set one's heart on truth'. In the Rigveda, Shraddha is even addressed as a goddess in a short hymn. The Bhagavad Gita (17.3) says that a person is made of their shraddha. Shraddha Kapoor, the Indian actress, is a well-known bearer.
Is Shraddha a Hindu name?
Shraddha is a key spiritual virtue in Hinduism and, as saddha, in Buddhism, where it is the first of the five spiritual faculties. It should not be confused with shraddha (shraaddha), the ancestral rite.
How popular is Shraddha?
A popular name across India, especially from the 1980s on.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shraddha mean?
Shraddha means 'Faith, trust, devotion'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shraddha a Hindu name?
Shraddha is a key spiritual virtue in Hinduism and, as saddha, in Buddhism, where it is the first of the five spiritual faculties. It should not be confused with shraddha (shraaddha), the ancestral rite.
How do you pronounce Shraddha?
Shraddha is pronounced SHRUD-dhah.
Is Shraddha a boy or girl name?
Shraddha is usually a girl name.