Indian name meaning
Murli
♂ BoyMur·li · 2 syllables
A flute; the flute of Krishna
- 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 | u | r | l | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
4 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Murli carries the name number 7.
About the name Murli
Murli 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 flute; the flute of Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Mur·li — 2 syllables. Murli 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 Murli mean?
Murli means “A flute; the flute of Krishna.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Murli a boy or a girl name?
Murli is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Murli?
Murli is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Murli?
Murli has 2 syllables and is said as Mur·li.
What is the numerology number of the name Murli?
In the Chaldean system, Murli has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Murli a common name in India?
Murli appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Murli?
For a sister to Murli, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Abha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Murli?
Anjali, Gitanjali, Nirali or Shaili share Murli's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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