Riddhi is an Indian name from Sanskrit meaning prosperity, success, and good fortune.
Riddhi (also rendered as Ridhi or Ridhdhi) flows directly from Sanskrit, where it carries the luminous meaning of "prosperity," "good fortune," "abundance," and "spiritual wealth." In Hindu theology, Riddhi is one of the two consorts of Ganesha — the elephant-headed god of beginnings and remover of obstacles — alongside her twin Siddhi, meaning "spiritual power."
Together, Riddhi-Siddhi represent the completeness of divine grace, making the name deeply auspicious. For centuries, Riddhi has been a favored name across India, Nepal, and the wider South Asian diaspora, bestowed with the hope that a daughter might embody the prosperity she is named for. It appears in Puranic literature and is frequently invoked in devotional prayers to Ganesha, giving it a living spiritual resonance beyond mere etymology.
In contemporary usage, Riddhi has traveled confidently into diaspora communities in the UK, Canada, Australia, and the United States, where its musical three-syllable rhythm and clear meaning have helped it retain popularity even as families navigate between cultural heritage and Western naming conventions. It remains overwhelmingly feminine and carries a softness that feels at home in both traditional and modern settings.