Nepali unisex name
Radha name meaning
राधा
Say it: RA-dha/radʱa/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #16
Meaning of Radha
Prosperity, success; name of Krishna's beloved consort.
नेपालीमा: राधा संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ समृद्धि र सफलता हुन्छ। यो भगवान् कृष्णकी प्रिय सङ्गिनीको नाम पनि हो।
About the name Radha
Radha combines the meanings prosperity and success with the name of Krishna's beloved consort. Its connection to Radha brings themes of love and devotion, giving this Sanskrit choice a tender, reverent feeling. With five letters and the pronunciation RA-dha, it is short and gentle to say. Radha is very common among unisex names in our sample, ranking #16. If that devotional connection appeals to you, compare Radhe, Radhay and Radhika, each offering a related form and sound.
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Radha at a glance
| Name | Radha |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | राधा also राध, रध |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (41% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Radha |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #16 among unisex names (17 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Radha
- Koili Devi Mathema · b. 1929
Nepali composer
- Radha Paudel · b. 1973
Nepalese writer
- Radha Krishna Mainali · b. 1946
Nepalese politician
- Radha Gyawali · b. 1954
Nepalese politician
Names that sound like Radha
- Radhe♂राधेForm of Radha, Krishna's beloved
- Radhay♂राधेA call to Radha, Krishna's beloved
- Radia♂रडिया
- Radhika♀राधिकाAnother name of Radha, beloved of Krishna
- Raja♂राजRule, kingdom
- Richa♀रिचाVedic hymn or verse
- Rama♂♀रामPleasing, charming
- Rekha♀रेखाLine
- Rudra♂रुद्रThe roarer
- Rakhi♀राखीSacred protective thread tied on Raksha Bandhan
- Raksha♂♀रक्षाProtection, safety
- Ratna♂♀रत्नJewel, gem
Radha in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐵𑐢𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒰𑒡𑒰 |
| Bengali | রাধা |
| Gujarati | રાધા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀸𑀥𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | rādhā |
FAQ about the name Radha
What is the meaning of Radha?
Radha means: Prosperity, success; name of Krishna's beloved consort. (नेपालीमा: राधा)
Is Radha a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (41% boys in our data).
How do you write Radha in Nepali?
Radha is written राधा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written राध or रध.
How do you pronounce Radha?
Radha is pronounced RA-dha (IPA: /radʱa/).
What is the origin of the name Radha?
Radha is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Radha?
Radha ranks #16 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Radha?
Notable people named Radha include Koili Devi Mathema (Nepali composer); Radha Paudel (Nepalese writer); Radha Krishna Mainali (Nepalese politician).