Shraddha

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'Shraddha' is a Sanskrit word which has no equivalent in English, at best it can be understood as faith with love and reverence.

Shraddha may refer to:

  • Śrāddha (श्राद्ध, shraaddha), Hindu ritual performed for one's ancestors, especially dead parents
  • Śraddhā (श्रद्धा, shraddhaa), the Sanskrit term for "faith", in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Can be a girl's name in countries like India.

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