Indian name meaning
Rahul
♂ BoyRa·hul · 2 syllables
Capable; the son of the Buddha
- 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.
| R | a | h | u | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 6 + 3 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Rahul carries the name number 8.
About the name Rahul
Rahul is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Capable; the son of the Buddha.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·hul — 2 syllables. Rahul appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahul mean?
Rahul means “Capable; the son of the Buddha.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rahul a boy or a girl name?
Rahul is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rahul?
Rahul is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rahul?
Rahul has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·hul.
What is the numerology number of the name Rahul?
In the Chaldean system, Rahul has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Rahul a common name in India?
Rahul appears 186 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Rahul?
For a sister to Rahul, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Vimala all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rahul?
Anshul, Gokul, Atul or Nakul share Rahul's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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