Black lotus, coal
Pronunciation: KOO-nuh-l
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Kunal is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Black lotus". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: KOO-nuh-l. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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कुनाल
कुश, कुञ्जर + आल
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KOO-nuh-l
IPA
/kʊˈnɑl/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amber
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name Kunal is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kunala', which means 'one who rides on an elephant'. In Hindu mythology, the god Indra is often depicted riding on an elephant, and the name Kunal may be associated with this divine association.
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Kunal was a famous king in the Gupta Empire. The name Kunal carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Gupta Empire (320-550 AD)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
कुनाल
कुश, कुञ्जर + आल
कुनाल
कुछा, कुञ्जर + आल
குனல்
குழவு + ஆல்
కునాలు
కేశ + ఆలు
Kunal
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Black lotus, coal
Kunal
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Black lotus, coal
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