Delightful
Pronunciation: me-RID-oo-lah
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Mridula is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Delightful". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: me-RID-oo-lah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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मृदुला
Soft, gentle, tender
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
me-RID-oo-lah
IPA
ˈmᵹrɪdʊlə
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name 'Mridula' is of Vedic origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word मृदुल (mṛdula), which means 'soft, gentle, tender'. It is a common name in Hindu mythology, where it is used for various deities and characters.
Historical Usage
Mridula is an important character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. She is the mother of Bhima, the strongest of the five Pandava brothers. Bhima was born to King Vibhishana, who was an ally of the Pandavas, and Hidimba, a demoness. Mridula is mentioned in the epic as the name of Hidimba's human form.
Circa 3000 BCE
In Hindu mythology, Mridula is also referred to as the goddess of love and affection, and is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. She is often depicted holding a lotus flower and is believed to bestow blessings of love and happiness on her devotees.
Circa 1000 BCE to present day
Translations
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मृदुला
Soft, gentle, tender
मृदुला
मृदु (mṛdu) + ला (lā)
மிர்டுலா
இலவது (ilavathu)
మృదుల
మృదు (mṛdu) + ల (l)
Mridula
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Delightful
Mridula
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Delightful
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