Radhika

Radhika is a female given name of Indian origin. It derives from the Sanskrit name Radha and is commonly interpreted as "beloved," "worshiped," or "the one who is Radha." The name is widely used across India and among the Indian diaspora in languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali.

In Hindu tradition, Radha is a central figure in stories of Krishna and is often seen as a symbol of devotion and love. As such, the name Radhika carries cultural associations with devotion, beauty, and spiritual affection and appears in literature, music, and cinema across various regions.

Notable people with the name include Radhika Apte, an Indian actress known for work in film and streaming productions; Radhika Sarathkumar, an actress and politician in Tamil Nadu; Radhika Kumaraswamy, a Kannada actress and wife of politician H. D. Kumaraswamy; and Radhika Pandit, a Kannada actress. The name is widely used in South Asia and among communities abroad, reflecting its enduring popularity as a given name.