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Mukund
Pronounced moo-KOOND /muːˈkʊnd/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Mukunda, a name of the god Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu), 'giver of liberation; bestower of freedom/salvation' (from mukti, 'liberation'). A sacred, meaning-rich Hindu name.Low
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History & Origin
Mukund (Sanskrit Mukunda) is a name of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, meaning 'giver of liberation' (from mukti). It reads devout and meaning-rich in Hindu tradition — rare in the U.S. (said 'moo-KOOND').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Indian families. Rare, sacred, and devout.
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What does the name Mukund mean?
Mukund is Sanskrit, a name of the god Krishna, 'giver of liberation; bestower of freedom.'
How do you pronounce Mukund?
It's said moo-KOOND /muːˈkʊnd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mukund a boy or girl name?
Mukund is a boy's name.
How popular is Mukund?
Mukund is a rare name for boys in the U.S.