Rahulराहुल
Rāhula · traditionally used for boys
“Capable; conqueror of miseries”
Buddha's son; meaning 'capable,' 'efficient,' or 'conqueror of all miseries.'
Starting sound and where it falls
Rahul begins with Ra — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ra open Chitra pada 3. 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
Recalls the Buddha's son, a name meaning capable and steadfast.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Rahul mean?
Rahul (Rāhula) is attested as “Capable; conqueror of miseries.” Buddha's son; meaning 'capable,' 'efficient,' or 'conqueror of all miseries.'
Which nakshatra sound does Rahul fit?
Rahul begins with the sound Ra, which opens Chitra pada 3. 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 Rahul a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Rahul 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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