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Midhuna

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Pronounced mih-DHOO-nah /mɪˈd̪uː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Mithuna, the zodiac sign Gemini, 'a pair; a couple; the twins.' Used in Malayalam and other South Indian traditions. A celestial name.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial name: Midhuna is the sign Gemini, 'the twins' (said 'mih-DHOO-nah'). Starry and soft.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Malayalam
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Mithuna, the zodiac sign Gemini, 'a pair; a couple; the twins.' Used in Malayalam and other South Indian traditions. A celestial name.
U.S. rank (2019)#17207 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820132019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Midhuna is from the Sanskrit Mithuna, the zodiac sign Gemini, 'a pair; the twins,' used in Malayalam tradition. It reads soft and starry — rare in the U.S. (said 'mih-DHOO-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and soft.

Did you know? Midhuna comes from the Sanskrit for Gemini — 'a pair; the twins' — one of the zodiac signs, giving it a gentle celestial charm (said 'mih-DHOO-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Midhuna — Sanskrit Mithuna; zodiac Gemini 'the twins'

Variations

MithunaMidhuniMithura

Nicknames

MidhuMithu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Midhuna mean?

Midhuna is from the Sanskrit for Gemini, 'a pair; the twins,' used in Malayalam tradition.

How do you pronounce Midhuna?

It's said mih-DHOO-nah /mɪˈd̪uː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Midhuna a boy or girl name?

Midhuna is a girl's name.

How popular is Midhuna?

Midhuna is a rare name in the U.S.

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