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MridulHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Delight, Charm, Enchant

Pronunciation: mi-dul

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Name
Mridul
Meaning
Delight, Charm, Enchant
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
mi-dul
Lucky Number
4
4
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Mridul mean?

Mridul is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Delight". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mi-dul. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Mridul

Delighting the mind, mind-pleasing, charming, delightful, and pleasing to the senses

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

mi-dul

IPA

/mʱɾiːdʳuːl/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Mridul is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Delight. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

4

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

YellowGold

Lucky Stone

Pearl

Life Path Number

8

Numerology meaning: Power, Strength, Success

Personality

Personality Traits

IntelligentCharmingDelightfulEnchantingDeterminedIntrospectiveMysterious

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name that signifies the inner enchantment and wisdom that comes from a deep connection to the divine.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Mridul" is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mrdu', which means soft or delicate. This name holds a significant cultural impact in the Hindu tradition as it often represents a gentle, compassionate, and empathetic personality. The name "Mridul" may also symbolize elegance, grace, and refinement, attributes which are highly valued in Indian culture.
In the spiritual context, the name "Mridul" signifies an innate ability to touch the souls of others with kindness, gentleness, and deep understanding. This name may also denote a person who delights in the wisdom of the ancient scriptures, and is deeply devoted to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge. The name "Mridul" can thus be seen as a reminder to cultivate an inner richness of feeling, empathy, and compassion, and to share this kindness with others.

Cultural Hindu name · The name 'Mridul' does not have a direct reference in the Vedas.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Mridul is a Sanskrit name derived from the root word 'mrid' meaning soft, tender, gentle, or delightful.

Ancient India

Mridul is a name of Lord Vishnu, who is believed to have appeared before King Yudhishthira during the Mahabharata war.

Mahabharata period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Mridul SinhaMridul Joshi

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Mridul

Delighting the mind, mind-pleasing, charming, delightful, and pleasing to the senses

🇮🇳Hindi

मृदूल

प्रसन्न चित्त

🇮🇳Tamil

மிர்துல்

கல்லிர்ப்பது

🇮🇳Telugu

మృదుల్

మేదేశ్

🇮🇳Marathi

Mridul

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Delight, Charm, Enchant

🇧🇩Bengali

Mridul

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Delight, Charm, Enchant

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