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RadhikaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Night Beauty

Pronunciation: rah-dee-kah

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Name
Radhika
Meaning
Night Beauty
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
rah-dee-kah
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Moon Day
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Radhika mean?

Radhika is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Night Beauty". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: rah-dee-kah. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

रद्हिका

विद्या रूपा, सुस्वादा

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

rah-dee-kah

IPA

/rəd̪ɪkə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Radhika is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Night Beauty. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Moon Day

Lucky Colors

RedPink

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Radhika is a name that represents creativity, self-expression, and communication. It is a name that suggests a strong desire to be of service to others and to express one's inner beauty and love to the world.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateBeautifulCharmingV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Radhika symbolizes love, compassion, and joy.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Radhika is a popular Hindu name among various Hindu communities in India and the diaspora. It evokes a sense of tradition, beauty, and the richness of Hindu mythology. Radhika's name is also associated with art and literature, particularly in the context of poetry and sonnets dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort Radhika in various Indian languages.
Radhika is considered to be the epitome of love and devotion in Hinduism. Radhika's love for Lord Krishna is a profound spiritual concept that represents the highest form of selfless love and devotion. The legend of Radhika and Krishna is a reminder that true happiness and fulfillment come from surrendering oneself to the divine and seeking love, joy, and spiritual growth. Radhika's name encourages individuals to cultivate inner beauty, compassion, and selflessness, and to focus on the beauty and love that exists in the world around them.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Radhika is the name of Lord Krishna's consort in Hindu mythology. She is also known as Radha, and is considered an embodiment of love and devotion.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Radhika is an epithet of Radha, a prominent figure in Hindu mythology who is the consort of Krishna. Radha is believed to be an embodiment of divine love and devotion.

15th Century CE

The legend of Radha and Krishna originated in the region of Braj, present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. The story describes the love between Radha and Krishna, which is considered a paradigm of divine love and devotion in Hinduism.

2nd Century BCE - 12th Century CE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Radhika ApteRadhika Sarathkumar

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

रद्हिका

विद्या रूपा, सुस्वादा

🇮🇳Hindi

राधिका

विद्या, शुक्लम

🇮🇳Tamil

ரத்திகா

விஜயா, அவ்விடம்

🇮🇳Telugu

రద్ధికా

బొధేధ, శుశీశ

🇮🇳Marathi

Radhika

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Night Beauty

🇧🇩Bengali

Radhika

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Night Beauty

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