What origin is the name Rahu?

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

What are good brother names for Rahu?

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

What is the rashi of the name Rahu?

Rahu starts with the syllable “Ra” (रा), which traditionally belongs to Chitra nakshatra, pada 3, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Rahu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rahu

Rahu

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Rahu is an Indian unisex name meaning "The conqueror of the eclipse".

Rahu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The conqueror of the eclipse". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The conqueror of the eclipse

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Rahu

What does Rahu mean?

Rahu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The conqueror of the eclipse".

How popular is Rahu?

We have no birth-record ranking for Rahu: 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 Rahu

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Rahu

Audio plays in browsers that support speech.

Played by your device's voice; accents vary by family and region.

Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Rahu.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

More names with number 5

Numerology is a cultural tradition for fun, not a prediction.

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 5

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