Father, Elder
Pronunciation: bah-buh-luu
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Babul is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Father". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: bah-buh-luu. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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वाबुल्
Father, Elder
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
bah-buh-luu
IPA
bɑːbʊl
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Babul was a prominent Jain monk and scholar during the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE). He is revered for his contributions to Jain literature, particularly in the field of Jain logics and epistemology.
Gupta Empire (320-550 CE)
Babul is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata as a sage and a devotee of Lord Shiva. He is said to have lived during the time of the Pandavas (circa 3000 BCE - 2500 BCE).
Mahabharata era (circa 3000 BCE - 2500 BCE)
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
वाबुल्
Father, Elder
बाबुल
Baba (Father)
பாபுல்
Appa (Father)
బాబుళ్
Babu (Father)
Babul
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Father, Elder
Babul
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Father, Elder
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