Kundalकुण्डल
Kuṇḍala · traditionally used for boys
“Earring; ear-ornament”
Ring-shaped earring; Karṇa was born with divine kuṇḍalas and armour.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kundal begins with Ku — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ku open Ardra pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Karṇa's kuṇḍalas (Mbh).
Cultural context
Evokes ornamental beauty, recalling Karna's divine birth earrings.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kundal mean?
Kundal (Kuṇḍala) is attested as “Earring; ear-ornament.” Ring-shaped earring; Karṇa was born with divine kuṇḍalas and armour.
Which nakshatra sound does Kundal fit?
Kundal begins with the sound Ku, which opens Ardra pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Kundal a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kundal is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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