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Mithran

♂ Boy

Pronounced MITH-ran /ˈmɪθ.ræn/Medium

Meaning: From Tamil/Sanskrit mithran, 'a friend; the sun' — linked to Mitra/Mithra, a Vedic deity of friendship and the sun; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: A friend; the sun: Mithran is Tamil/Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MITH-ran').
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Origin LowTamil, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom Tamil/Sanskrit mithran, 'a friend; the sun' — linked to Mitra/Mithra, a Vedic deity of friendship and the sun; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#10340 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820092025

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

Mithran comes from Tamil/Sanskrit mithran, 'a friend; the sun' — linked to Mitra/Mithra, a Vedic deity of friendship and the sun (we note the deity link). A crisp, classic name (said 'MITH-ran').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-friend-and-the-sun at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mithran means 'a friend; the sun' in Tamil/Sanskrit — linked to Mitra/Mithra, a Vedic deity of friendship and the sun — crisp and classic (we note the deity link; said 'MITH-ran').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Mithran — deity link noted

Variations

MithranMithunMitran

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mithran mean?

Mithran is Tamil/Sanskrit for 'a friend; the sun' — linked to the deity Mitra/Mithra. We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Mithran?

It's said MITH-ran /ˈmɪθ.ræn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mithran a boy or girl name?

Mithran is a boy's name.

How popular is Mithran?

Mithran is a rare name in the U.S.

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