What origin is the name Garud?

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

Is Garud a popular name?

Garud is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Garud?

Names from the same sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Garud — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our sanskrit names page.

What is the rashi of the name Garud?

Garud starts with the syllable “Ga” (गा), which traditionally belongs to Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, in Makar rashi (Capricorn). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

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Q: Is Garud a rare name?

Yes. Garud does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Garud

Garud

Boy

sanskrit

2 syllables

Garud is a sanskrit boy's name meaning "Vishnu`s vehicle - eagle; the king of birds, falcon".

The meaning of Garud is "Vishnu`s vehicle - eagle; the king of birds, falcon" — a boy name of sanskrit origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Vishnu`s vehicle - eagle; the king of birds, falcon

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Garud

Very rare in US records

What does Garud mean?

Garud is a boy name of sanskrit origin meaning "Vishnu`s vehicle - eagle; the king of birds, falcon".

Is Garud a rare name?

Yes. Garud does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Garud

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ga (गा)
Rashi: Makar (Capricorn)
Nakshatra: Dhanishta, pada 1
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Ga” suit babies born in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Makar rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.