Indian name meaning
Mithilesh
♂ BoyMi·thi·lesh · 3 syllables
King of Mithila; the father of Sita
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Mithlesh
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| M | i | t | h | i | l | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
4 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 31, then 3 + 1 = 4. So Mithilesh carries the name number 4.
About the name Mithilesh
Mithilesh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “King of Mithila; the father of Sita.”
Spoken aloud it is Mi·thi·lesh — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Mithlesh; both spellings are the same name. Mithilesh appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mithilesh mean?
Mithilesh means “King of Mithila; the father of Sita.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mithilesh a boy or a girl name?
Mithilesh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mithilesh?
Mithilesh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mithilesh?
Mithilesh has 3 syllables and is said as Mi·thi·lesh.
What are the other spellings of Mithilesh?
Mithilesh is also commonly spelled Mithlesh. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Mithilesh?
In the Chaldean system, Mithilesh has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Mithilesh a common name in India?
Mithilesh appears 15 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Mithilesh?
For a sister to Mithilesh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Naina all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mithilesh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Mahesh share Mithilesh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
See all names starting with M →Search another name →
Free tools on Toolsioplus
✓ Meaning verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one.