Meaning & Origin
Bakula is a Sanskrit name derived from the word 'bakula', meaning lotus. It is a name of great reverence in Hindu mythology, associated with the goddess Lakshmi and her vehicle, the lotus flower.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes purity, beauty, and spiritual growth.
Language details
बाकुला
बकुल (Bakula tree)
बाकुला
बाकुल (Bakula tree)
பாகுலா
பாகுல (Bakula tree)
బాకుల
బాకుల (Bakula tree)
Bakula
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus
Bakula
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
bah-koo-lah
/bɑkʊlə/
Lucky number
4
Lucky day
(Monday)
Lucky colors
Life path
8
Lucky stone
Moonstone
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Bakula is deeply rooted in Hindu culture, especially in Bengali, Odia, and Assamese traditions. It is the name of a beautiful mythological creature, part human, part deer, the Riddhi-Siddhi, who is considered an embodiment of good fortune and happiness. The Bakula or the white spotted deer is one of the eight ‘Vahanas’ of the goddess Lakshmi and signifies fertility, prosperity, and good health. The image of the goddess Lakshmi seated on the lotus or taking the form of a Bakula is prevalent in Hindu art and iconography.
In Hinduism, Bakula is believed to represent the purity, sympathy, and compassion embodied in the lotus flower. Thus, Bhakula is a name that is deeply associated with divine grace and good fortune. It signifies the profound connection between the human spirit and the divine world, and is a reminder of the importance of inner beauty, serenity, and the pursuit of spiritual growth. The name Bakula infuses a sense of hope, joy, and auspiciousness, and is bound to bring peace and prosperity to its bearer.
Historical references
Bakula is an ancient name for the Indian creeping raspberry, Rubus ellipticus, and is also the name of a goddess in Hindu mythology, identified with the god Kamadeva, the god of love. The name Bakula is derived from the Sanskrit word bakula, which means 'small boy' or 'infant'. This usage may have arisen from the goddess' association with new life, fertility, and growth.
Ancient India
The name Bakula is also mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, in the context of the forest of Kamadhenu, where the goddess of abundance, Kamadhenu, resided. The forest was known as Bakulavana, and it was believed that the goddess would grant boons to those who worshipped her there.
Ancient India (circa 400 BCE)
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