Aniruddha
/AA-N-IH-R-UH-D-D-HH-AA/
Unobstructed, unhindered — Aniruddha (a- 'not' + niruddha 'restrained') was the grandson of Krishna in the Mahabharata and the great-great-grandson of Lord Krishna, married to Usha. A traditionally Marathi name carrying the warm dignity of someone who cannot be held back.
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Yes — Aniruddha is a Hindu boy name of Marathi origin, meaning “Unobstructed, unhindered — Aniruddha (a- 'not' + niruddha 'restrained') was the grandson of Krishna in the Mahabharata and the great-great-grandson of Lord Krishna, married to Usha. A traditionally Marathi name carrying the warm dignity of someone who cannot be held back.”.
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Meaning & origin
Aniruddha is a boy's name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Unobstructed, unhindered — Aniruddha (a- 'not' + niruddha 'restrained') was the grandson of Krishna in the Mahabharata and the great-great-grandson of Lord Krishna, married to Usha. A traditionally Marathi name carrying the warm dignity of someone who cannot be held back." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Indian, American, British, Marathi families, Aniruddha carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Aniruddha's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Aniruddha opens with “An.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Aniruddha's birth-star reading →What does Aniruddha's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Aniruddha resonates in either tradition.
Aniruddha's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Aniruddha's full reading →
Does Aniruddha go with your family's names?
Aniruddha breaks into 9 sounds: /AA-N-IH-R-UH-D-D-HH-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Aniruddha sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Aniruddha beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Aniruddha — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Aniruddha
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Common questions about Aniruddha
What does the name Aniruddha mean?
Aniruddha means "Unobstructed, unhindered — Aniruddha (a- 'not' + niruddha 'restrained') was the grandson of Krishna in the Mahabharata and the great-great-grandson of Lord Krishna, married to Usha. A traditionally Marathi name carrying the warm dignity of someone who cannot be held back.." It is a boy name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Aniruddha a boy or girl name?
Aniruddha is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Aniruddha?
Aniruddha is of Marathi origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, American, British families.
Is Aniruddha a Hindu name?
Yes. Aniruddha is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Marathi origin.
What does Aniruddha mean in Marathi?
Aniruddha originates from Marathi, where it means "Unobstructed, unhindered — Aniruddha (a- 'not' + niruddha 'restrained') was the grandson of Krishna in the Mahabharata and the great-great-grandson of Lord Krishna, married to Usha. A traditionally Marathi name carrying the warm dignity of someone who cannot be held back.."
What are common nicknames for Aniruddha?
Common short forms of Aniruddha include Anu, Ani, Riddhu.
What is the numerology of Aniruddha?
Aniruddha has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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