Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Radha

In Sanskrit Radha (राधा) means “success”. It’s the name of an important Hindu goddess who was a favorite companion of Krishna (next to whom she is often depicted in art). She is a supreme deity and a source of great spiritual inspiration among many Hindu sects. She symbolizes true love and supreme devotion to Lord Krishna and she in turn was his beloved goddess. You might say behind every important man is the secret to his “success” and for Krishna it was Radha.

All About the Baby Name – Radha

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME RADHA

The number Five personality loves the excitement of life and can easily adapt to all situations. As natural adventurers, these personalities thrive on the new and unexpected and prefer to be in constant motion. It makes them feel alive. They'll stir up some action if there's not enough around, and as inherent risk-takers they enjoy pushing the envelope. Naturally rebellious, the Five personality has no fear and never resists change.  Traveling and new experiences feed their souls. Fives are very social and attract friends with ease. People love to be around the Five fun-loving and exciting energy.  This is also a lucky number in numerology (like the Threes), so fortune seems to shine on them, helped along by their own optimism and good-nature. Fives have a quick wit, a cerebral mind, and are generally very persuasive. 

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME RADHA

Radha is a pretty uncommon name in the United States, given to only 22 baby girls in 2012. We suspect those 22 babies were of Indian descent given the name’s significance in Hindu. We love the etymology of Radha (success). It’s what we hope for all our children.

Quick Facts

ON RADHA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

N/A

PRONUNCIATION:

RAHD-ha

SIMPLE MEANING:

Success

Characteristics

OF RADHA

Freedom-loving

Adventurous

Adaptable

Intellectual

Easygoing

Progressive

Sensual

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Radha

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME RADHA

In 1955, a recent immigrant to Canada embarked on a journey to India that would ultimately revolutionize the interpretation of yoga in he West. Her pilgrimage is vividly captured in Radha: Diary of a Woman's Search, an account of Swami Sivananda Radha's journey of personal transformation. This book intelligently and intimately illustrates the challenges and victories of taking the first steps on the spiritual path. From the banks of the Ganges and the streets of Rishikesh, this engaging pilgrimage will take you inside the heart and mind of one of the foremost yoginis of our time.

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME RADHA

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Radha


Popular Songs

ON RADHA

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Famous People

NAMED RADHA

Radha Mitchell (Australian actress)
Radha (Indian actress born Udaya Chandrika)

Children of Famous People

NAMED RADHA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME RADHA

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Radha