What origin is the name Kratu?

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

What are good brother names for Kratu?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kratu?

Kratu starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kratu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kratu

Kratu

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Kratu is an Indian unisex name meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacrifice or holy ritual.' Used to represent the importance of spiritual dedication and sacred duty.".

The meaning of Kratu is "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacrifice or holy ritual.' Used to represent the importance of spiritual dedication and sacred duty." — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacrifice or holy ritual.' Used to represent the importance of spiritual dedication and sacred duty.

Popularity

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What does Kratu mean?

Kratu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacrifice or holy ritual.' Used to represent the importance of spiritual dedication and sacred duty.".

How popular is Kratu?

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Brother names that go with Kratu

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Kratu.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kratu

Kratu means "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacrifice or holy ritual.' Used to represent the importance of spiritual dedication and sacred duty." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
Arianna — "Arianna is the Italian form of Ariadne, from the Greek, meaning 'most holy'." (Italian)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)