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Merlene
Radha formally translates to success, prosperity, or lightning in Sanskrit; as a name, it embodies a soulful essence, representing a person of deep devotion, grace, and an inspiring inner light.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,379 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1940 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 1958 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 45%CA — 21%LA — 12%AL — 11%OK — 11%
Notable People
Radha Mitchell (Actress, Silent Hill) · Radha Jayalakshmi (Carnatic Singer, Radha-Jayalakshmi duo) · Radha Burnier (Theosophist, former President of the Theosophical Society) · Radha Kumar (Author and Academic, A History of Doing) · Radha Ravi (Film Actor, various Tamil cinema roles)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RadhuRadhiRadhe
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