Ridhi
Meaning of Ridhi
Ridhi is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, etymologically traced to the term ṛddhi (Devanagari: ऋद्धि), which denotes prosperity and spiritual accomplishment. It is associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi’s attributes of abundance and fortune, conferring an auspicious connotation of sustained growth. Phonetically, in Hindi it is articulated as RID-hee (/ˈrɪd.hiː/), featuring a short initial vowel and an aspirated final syllable. According to U.S. Social Security Administration data, Ridhi has maintained a modest but stable presence since the mid-1990s, with annual registrations ranging from five to thirty-nine and national rankings oscillating between 844 and 975; the 2024 cohort recorded 35 occurrences at rank 915, indicative of a gradual upward trajectory within cross-cultural naming trends. The name’s technical precision, clear phonological structure, and substantive semantic roots render it a fitting selection for those seeking a designation that bridges Indian heritage with an Anglo-American sensibility.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as RID-hee (/ˈrɪd.hiː/)
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