Indian name meaning
Mithun
♂ BoyMi·thun · 2 syllables
A pair; the zodiac sign Gemini
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| M | i | t | h | u | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
4 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 5 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Mithun carries the name number 7.
About the name Mithun
Mithun 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 pair; the zodiac sign Gemini.”
Spoken aloud it is Mi·thun — 2 syllables. Mithun turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mithun mean?
Mithun means “A pair; the zodiac sign Gemini.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mithun a boy or a girl name?
Mithun is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mithun?
Mithun is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mithun?
Mithun has 2 syllables and is said as Mi·thun.
What is the numerology number of the name Mithun?
In the Chaldean system, Mithun has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Mithun a common name in India?
Mithun appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Mithun?
For a sister to Mithun, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Krisha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mithun?
Arjun, Varun, Tarun or Arun share Mithun's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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