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Kratu

क्रतु

Sacrifice, inspiration, or intelligence

Kratu is an ancient Sanskrit name rooted in Vedic literature, referring to a sacred sacrificial ritual or the divine power of inspiration and will. In Hindu mythology, Kratu is one of the Prajapatis, the sages created by Lord Brahma, and is often regarded as a manifestation of cosmic intelligence.

BoySanskritMithun · GeminiMrigashiraPythagorean no. 8 · The Achiever2 syllables
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Kratu in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiक्रतु
Bengaliক্রতু
Punjabiਕ੍ਰਤੁ
Gujaratiક્રતુ
Odiaକ୍ରତୁ
Teluguక్రతు
Kannadaಕ್ರತು
Malayalamക്രതു
Tamilக்ரது

Pythagorean numerology 8 · The Achiever — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as ambitious, confident, capable and goal-oriented.

Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.

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