Indian name meaning
Nakul
♂ BoyNa·kul · 2 syllables
A Pandava prince; a mongoose
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| N | a | k | u | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 3 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Nakul carries the name number 8.
About the name Nakul
Nakul 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 Pandava prince; a mongoose.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·kul — 2 syllables. Nakul 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 Nakul mean?
Nakul means “A Pandava prince; a mongoose.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nakul a boy or a girl name?
Nakul is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nakul?
Nakul is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nakul?
Nakul has 2 syllables and is said as Na·kul.
What is the numerology number of the name Nakul?
In the Chaldean system, Nakul has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Nakul a common name in India?
Nakul appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Nakul?
For a sister to Nakul, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Vijaya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nakul?
Gokul, Mukul, Atul or Rahul share Nakul's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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