Indian name meaning
Mayur
♂ BoyMa·yur · 2 syllables
A peacock
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| M | a | y | u | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 2 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Mayur carries the name number 5.
About the name Mayur
Mayur is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A peacock.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·yur — 2 syllables. Mayur is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mayur mean?
Mayur means “A peacock.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mayur a boy or a girl name?
Mayur is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mayur?
Mayur is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mayur?
Mayur has 2 syllables and is said as Ma·yur.
What is the numerology number of the name Mayur?
In the Chaldean system, Mayur has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Mayur a common name in India?
Mayur appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Mayur?
For a sister to Mayur, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Akanksha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mayur?
Madhur, Vidur, Ankur or Ghafur share Mayur's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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