Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Indian, Telugu Scripts రెడ్డి(Telugu) Pronounced Pron. /ˈreɖː.i/(Telugu) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsReddi, Ruddy, Raddy, Ruddi, Raddi, Reddiar, Reddappa Meaning & History Derived from Telugu రెడ్డి (reddi) meaning "village headman".