What origin is the name Akrura?

Akrura comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Akrura?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Akrura — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

How is Akrura written in its native script?

Akrura is written अक्रूर.

What is the rashi of the name Akrura?

Akrura starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries).

Akrura

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Akrura

Akrura

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Akrura is an Indian unisex name meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'not cruel' or 'gentle'. A famous character in the Mahabharata.".

Akrura is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'not cruel' or 'gentle'. A famous character in the Mahabharata.". It has 3 syllables.

Hindi script: अक्रूर
Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

From Sanskrit, meaning 'not cruel' or 'gentle'. A famous character in the Mahabharata.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as अक्रूर

Quick answers about Akrura

What does Akrura mean?

Akrura is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'not cruel' or 'gentle'. A famous character in the Mahabharata.".

How popular is Akrura?

We have no birth-record ranking for Akrura: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Akrura

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.