Baby name · Hindu · Sanskrit
Renuka
रेणुका“Little mother or born of dust”
Renuka is a significant name from Vedic mythology, referring to the mother of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'renu', meaning dust or sand, and carries deep connotations of purity, devotion, and resilience in Indian culture.
Renuka in Indian languages
Pythagorean numerology 7 · The Seeker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as thoughtful, spiritual, analytical and wise.
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