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The name Rad is of English origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the religion. Numerologically, Rad is often linked to the number 5.
Rad Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Rad mean? What is the meaning of the name Rad
Meaning of Rad: Name Rad in the English origin, means English name meaning red. Name Rad is of English origin and is a Boy name.
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Rad
Meaning
English name meaning red
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 3 characters
Spell
R-A-D
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
5
Indian Vedic Numerology
7
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Famous people with name Rad (Namesakes)
Famous People Named Rad Do you know a notable person named Rad? We'd love to hear about them. Share the details and we'll update our records!
- Radames Pera
Radames Pera (born September 14, 1960) is an American actor best known for his role as "Grasshopper" the student Kwai Chang Caine in the 1972–1975 television series Kung Fu.
- Saeed Rad
Saeed Raad (born 1 March 1944) (Persian: سعید راد; also Romanized as Said Rād and Sa'id Rād) is an Iranian actor and playwright.
- Iraj Rad
Iradj Raad (Persian: ایرج راد; born 1945, Tehran) is an Iranian actor.
- Kid Rad
Kid Rad (born 2 December 1990) is a British music artist, record producer and entrepreneur.
- Nic Rad
Nic Rad is an artist based in New York City.
- Rad Martinez
Radley Martinez (born March 12, 1978) is retired American mixed martial artist.
- Afshin Parsaeian Rad
Afshin Parsaeian Rad (born February 1, 1980) is an Iranian footballer who previously plays for Persitara North Jakarta in the Indonesia Super League.
- Rad Aweisat
Rad Aweisat (Arabic: رعد عويسات; born October 27, 1986) is a Palestinian swimmer, who specialized in butterfly events.
- Jovana Rad
Jovana Rad (Serbian Cyrillic: Јована Рад; born May 8, 1987) is a Serbian professional basketball player.
- Rad-Net Rose Team
Rad-Net Rose Team is a German UCI Continental team founded in 2013.
- TheRadBrad
Bradley Lamar Colburn, better known by his online alias theRadBrad, is an American YouTuber best known for creating video game walkthroughs.
- Taras Rad
Taras Rad (born 20 November 1999) is a Ukrainian amputated male cross-country skier and biathlete.
- Jahon Rad
Jahon Rad (Persian: جیحون راد; born June 13, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Swope Park Rangers in the USL Championship via the Sporting Kansas City Academy.
- Kaveh Rad
Kaveh Rad (Persian: کاوه راد; born June 13, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Sporting Kansas City II in the USL Championship.
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Rad - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Chitra Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Rad is Chitra. The Nakshatra Chitra of the name Rad is connected to the deity Tvashtar (Divine Architect), and is ruled by the Mars. The symbol for Rad is Pearl, and it is characterized by Beauty, Creativity. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Intelligent, Sharp.| name | Chitra |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tvashtar (Divine Architect) |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Symbol | Pearl |
| Primary Quality | Beauty, Creativity |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Intelligent, Sharp |
Numerology of Rad
Numerology for Rad - Number 5 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Rad Numerology: Name Rad has a number value of 5 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 5 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 7 |
| Motivation Number | 1 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 5 |
| Inner Dream Number | 4 |
| Soul Urge Number | 1 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 1 |
| Personality Number | 4 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Rad
Syllables in Rad Name
How many syllables in baby name Rad? Rad has 1 syllables. The name "Rad" can be divided into 1 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Rad? | 1 (rad) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 3 |
| Unique letters: | 3 (r, a, d) |
| Rad backwards: | dar |
| Rad sorted alphabetically: | adr |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | R-A-D |
| Pronunciation |
Name Rad is combinations of, 1 occurance of R, 1 occurance of A, 1 occurance of D.
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Birthday Wishes for Rad
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Rad
Rad's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Rad on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Rad! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Rad, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Rad! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Rad
What is the meaning of Rad?
Name Rad means English name meaning red as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Rad Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Rad?
Name Rad has numerology 7 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Rad?
Numerology number of Rad is 7 (Vedic) and 5 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Rad?
The lucky number of name Rad is 7 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Rad name?
The name Rad has 3 letters. The name Rad consists of 1 word with 3 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Rad?
Name Rad belongs to Chitra nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Rad come from?
Rad is a English name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Rad?
The name Rad is of English origin and is used within communities.
What does Rad mean?
Name Rad means English name meaning red as per The ParentZ
What does the name Rad mean?
Rad is of English origin and means English name meaning red as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Rad?
Rad means English name meaning red and is a English name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Rad name?
The name Rad consists of 3 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Rad! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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