Nepali boy name
Kundan name meaning
कुन्दन
Say it: KUN-dan/kundʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #213
Meaning of Kundan
Pure, refined gold; something precious and pure.
नेपालीमा: कुन्दनको अर्थ शुद्ध र खारिएको सुन हुन्छ। यस नामले बहुमूल्य, निर्मल र पवित्र वस्तुलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Kundan
Preciousness and purity meet in Kundan, meaning pure, refined gold or something precious and pure. This name of Hindi origin has a warm, substantial feeling. Pronounced KUN-dan, it has 6 letters. The sound shared by names ending in -an is among the most common in Nepali boy names, appearing in Sanskrit words such as Pawan, Gagan and Kiran. Kundan itself is common at #213 among boy names in our sample. Similar-sounding Kundal and Kunjan are worth saying aloud beside it.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Kundan at a glance
| Name | Kundan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | कुन्दन also कुंदन, कुनदन |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #213 among boy names (29 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Kundan
- Kundan Prasad Kushwaha
Nepalese politician
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Paras♂पारसPhilosopher's stone that turns iron into gold
- Kanchan♂♀कञ्चनGold
- Sonu♂♀सोनुAffectionate name meaning gold or golden
- Hem♂हेमGold
- Subarna♂सुवर्णGold
- Parash♂पारसPhilosopher's stone that turns iron into gold
- Sonal♂♀सोनलGolden
- Sonali♂♀सोनालीGolden
- Hema♂♀हेमGold
- Hemraj♂हेमराजKing of gold
- Suwarna♂सुवर्णGold
- Heman♂हेमनGolden
Names that sound like Kundan
- Kundal♂कुण्डलEarring or ring
- Kunjan♂कुञ्जनGrove or bower
- Kunal♂कुनालA type of bird with beautiful eyes
- Kunsang♂कुन्साङTibetan name meaning all-good, excellent in every way (Kunzang)
- Kandal♂कन्दल
- Kulman♂कुलमानPride or honour of the family
- Kunga♂कुङ्गाTibetan name meaning all-joyful or full of bliss (Kunga, Kun-dga)
- Kushan♂कुशनName of an ancient Central Asian dynasty
Kundan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐸𑐣𑑂𑐡𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒳𑒢𑓂𑒠𑒢 |
| Bengali | কুন্দন |
| Gujarati | કુન્દન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀼𑀦𑁆𑀤𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | kundan |
FAQ about the name Kundan
What is the meaning of Kundan?
Kundan means: Pure, refined gold; something precious and pure. (नेपालीमा: शुद्ध सुन)
Is Kundan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Kundan in Nepali?
Kundan is written कुन्दन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written कुंदन or कुनदन.
How do you pronounce Kundan?
Kundan is pronounced KUN-dan (IPA: /kundʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Kundan?
Kundan is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Kundan?
Kundan ranks #213 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Kundan?
Notable people named Kundan include Kundan Prasad Kushwaha (Nepalese politician).