The term "Rudraksha" has been derived from teh combination of two Sanscrit words, Rudra meaning "Lord Shiva" and aksha meaning "tears". Based on Vedic and Hindu scriptures, the mystical powers of the Rudraksha beads are said to bring the wearer health, happiness, and success, and to faciliate medication.

Rudraksha is a seed and each has naturally formed sections called "faces" or "mukha" in Sanscrit.