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Kushal
Pronounced KOO-shəl /ˈku.ʃəl/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit kushala, 'skillful, clever, adept; well-being, welfare, prosperity, auspiciousness'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kushal comes from Sanskrit kushala, 'skillful, clever, adept, capable' — and 'well-being, welfare, prosperity, auspiciousness' (a common Indian greeting wishes kushal). A warm, bright Indian boys' name (said 'KOO-shəl'; nickname Kush).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, skillful-and-well-being at the root, and bright.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kushal mean?
Kushal is Sanskrit for 'skillful, clever; well-being, prosperity'.
How do you pronounce Kushal?
It's said KOO-shəl /ˈku.ʃəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kushal a boy or girl name?
Kushal is a boy's name.
How popular is Kushal?
Kushal is a rare name in the U.S.