Moon, Star
Pronunciation: mih-THIL
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Mithil is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Moon". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mih-THIL. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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मिथिल
मधुर (sweet) + लिला (playful)
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
mih-THIL
IPA
/miːˈθɪl/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Mithila was an ancient kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It was known as the cultural and educational center of ancient India, and the region is still known as Mithilanchal today. The kingdom was ruled by the Videha and later the Shakya dynasties, and was a major center of the Mauryan Empire.
6th century BCE to 5th century CE
Mithil was also the birthplace of the revered Hindu goddess, Maitreya, who is considered an embodiment of the future Buddha. The name 'Mithila' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Mithila', which means 'friendly' or 'affable', and reflects the peaceful and harmonious nature of the region.
Unknown, but likely before 6th century BCE
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Translations
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मिथिल
मधुर (sweet) + लिला (playful)
मिथिल
मधुर (sweet) + लिला (playful)
மிதில்
ஹிழ் (sweet) + லிலை (playful)
మిథిల్ళు
మధుర (sweet) + లిలోయ (playful)
Mithil
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Moon, Star
Mithil
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Moon, Star
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