What origin is the name Shudra?

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

Is Shudra a popular name?

Shudra 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 Shudra?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Shudra — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

How is Shudra written in its native script?

Shudra is written शूद्र.

Shudra

Q: Is Shudra a rare name?

Yes. Shudra 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 Shudra

Shudra

Boy

indian

2 syllables

Shudra is an indian boy's name meaning "This name historically refers to one born to the lowest caste, reflecting a specific societal origin.".

The meaning of Shudra is "This name historically refers to one born to the lowest caste, reflecting a specific societal origin." — a boy name of indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Hindi script: शूद्र
Origin: indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name historically refers to one born to the lowest caste, reflecting a specific societal origin.

Popularity

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

Written as शूद्र

Quick answers about Shudra

Very rare in US records

What does Shudra mean?

Shudra is a boy name of indian origin meaning "This name historically refers to one born to the lowest caste, reflecting a specific societal origin.".

Is Shudra a rare name?

Yes. Shudra 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 Shudra

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shudra has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 3.