Nakulनकुल
Nakula · traditionally used for boys
“Mongoose; 4th Pāṇḍava”
Son of Mādrī by the younger Aśvin; fourth of the five Pāṇḍava brothers; expert horseman.
Starting sound and where it falls
Nakul begins with Na — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Na open Hasta pada 3 and Anuradha 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: —.
Cultural context
Evokes Nakula, the graceful, skilled horseman among the five Pandava brothers.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Nakul mean?
Nakul (Nakula) is attested as “Mongoose; 4th Pāṇḍava.” Son of Mādrī by the younger Aśvin; fourth of the five Pāṇḍava brothers; expert horseman.
Which nakshatra sound does Nakul fit?
Nakul begins with the sound Na, which opens Hasta pada 3 and Anuradha 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 Nakul a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Nakul 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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