Vardhan

Vardhan meaning

Vardhan (वर्धन) is a Hindu boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

Increasing, thriving; granting prosperity; a bestower of prosperity; a name of Shiva

Also used to mean: growth, one who nourishes

Vardhan (वर्धन) is the Sanskrit vardhana, from the verb vṛdh, "to grow, to increase". Monier-Williams gives it as increasing and thriving, causing to grow, strengthening and granting prosperity, and as a noun a bestower of prosperity; the Mahābhārata uses it as a name of Shiva. As a noun it also means growth, success and the rearing of a child. The word ends many royal names, such as Harshavardhana, the seventh-century emperor of Kannauj, whose family is known as the Vardhana dynasty. Name lists give it as "growth" or "one who nourishes", in line with the dictionary.

In Hindu tradition this is a name of Shiva.

Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 926 · entry vardhana · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Monier-Williams, vardhana, p. 926 · Wikipedia, Harsha

Famous namesakes

• Harshavardhana, seventh-century emperor of North India

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First sound व

Rohini nakshatra, pada 2 · Vrishabh rashi

This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is वा, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.

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