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Nakul name meaning

Nakul means “One of the five Pandava brothers”. It is a Sanskrit boy name used in Hindu families.

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Quick facts about Nakul

Meaning
One of the five Pandava brothers
Gender
Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
N
Letters
5
Rashi
Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Numerology
5

About the name Nakul

Nakul is a Sanskrit baby boy name used in Hindu families. It means “One of the five Pandava brothers”.

Nakul has 5 letters and starts with the letter N. It is easy to say in Indian languages and in English.

Nakul and rashi

Nakul begins with the sound “Na”. In the traditional Vedic naming chart this sound belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi. If your family names babies by nakshatra, please confirm the exact birth syllable with your priest or astrologer.

Nakul in numerology

In Pythagorean numerology, each letter has a number. For Nakul: N(5) + A(1) + K(2) + U(3) + L(3) = 14 → 1 + 4 = 5.

So the numerology number of Nakul is 5. Number 5 is traditionally linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

Two-part names with Nakul

In Telugu and other South Indian families, Nakul is often joined with a second name. 41 such names are in our directory, for example:

Anjaneya NakulBala NakulBhanu NakulChandra NakulGanesh NakulGopi NakulHari NakulJaya NakulKrishna NakulMohan NakulMurali NakulNaga NakulNaga Sai NakulNarasimha NakulPavan NakulPrem NakulRaghava NakulRajeev Nakul

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Questions about Nakul

What is the meaning of the name Nakul?

Nakul means “One of the five Pandava brothers”.

What is the origin of the name Nakul?

Nakul is a Sanskrit name, used in Hindu families.

What is the rashi of the name Nakul?

Based on its first sound “Na”, Nakul belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi in the traditional naming chart.

What is the numerology number of Nakul?

The numerology number of Nakul is 5, which is traditionally linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

Is Nakul a boy or girl name?

Nakul is used as a boy name.

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