Nepali boy name
Mukunda name meaning
मुकुन्द
Say it: mu-KUN-da/mukund/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #338
Meaning of Mukunda
Giver of liberation; an epithet of Lord Vishnu or Krishna.
नेपालीमा: मुकुन्दको अर्थ मुक्ति दिने हो; यो भगवान् विष्णु वा कृष्णको एक उपनाम हो।
About the name Mukunda
With its meaning of giver of liberation, Mukunda carries a reflective, devotional feeling. This Sanskrit name is an epithet of Vishnu or Krishna, so those connections are central to its appeal. Its seven letters unfold as mu-KUN-da, with three syllables and a rounded middle sound. Mukunda is less common at #338 among boy names in our sample. If you like the meaning, compare the spelling Mukund. For a similar ending, listen to Govinda or Ananda and see which rhythm works best with your surname.
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Mukunda at a glance
| Name | Mukunda |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मुकुन्द also मुकुण्ड, मुकुन्ड |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 7 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #338 among boy names (16 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.
Other spellings of Mukunda
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Mukunda
- Mukunda Neupane
Nepalese trade unionist
- Mukunda Pathik · b. 1958
Nepalese Esperantist
- Mukunda Prasad Pokhrel · b. 1942
Nepali Engineer and Scholar
- Mukunda Bastakoti
film director
Names that sound like Mukunda
Mukunda in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐸𑐎𑐸𑐣𑑂𑐡 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒳𑒏𑒳𑒢𑓂𑒠 |
| Bengali | মুকুন্দ |
| Gujarati | મુકુન્દ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀼𑀓𑀼𑀦𑁆𑀤 |
| IAST romanization | mukund |
FAQ about the name Mukunda
What is the meaning of Mukunda?
Mukunda means: Giver of liberation; an epithet of Lord Vishnu or Krishna. (नेपालीमा: मुकुन्द, कृष्ण)
Is Mukunda a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Mukunda in Nepali?
Mukunda is written मुकुन्द in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मुकुण्ड or मुकुन्ड.
How do you pronounce Mukunda?
Mukunda is pronounced mu-KUN-da (IPA: /mukund/).
What is the origin of the name Mukunda?
Mukunda is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Mukunda?
Mukunda ranks #338 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Mukunda?
Notable people named Mukunda include Mukunda Neupane (Nepalese trade unionist); Mukunda Pathik (Nepalese Esperantist); Mukunda Prasad Pokhrel (Nepali Engineer and Scholar).
What are other spellings of Mukunda?
Other spellings of Mukunda: Mukund.