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Nakul

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Nakul

Pronounced NAH-kool /ˈnɑː.kʊl/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Nakula, one of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata — a twin, celebrated for his beauty and his skill with horses. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit epic name: Nakul is one of the five Pandava brothers (said 'NAH-kool'). Noble and classical.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Nakula, one of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata — a twin, celebrated for his beauty and his skill with horses. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#8703 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419882023

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

Nakul (Nakula) is a Pandava brother in the Mahabharata, known for beauty and skill with horses. It is noted here respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'NAH-kool').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hindu families. Rare, noble, and classical.

Did you know? Nakul is one of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata — a twin renowned for beauty and horsemanship — a noble, classical Sanskrit name (said 'NAH-kool').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Nakul — Sanskrit; Pandava brother of the Mahabharata

Variations

NakulaNakhulNakool

Nicknames

NakuKul

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nakul mean?

Nakul is one of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, a twin known for beauty and horsemanship.

How do you pronounce Nakul?

It's said NAH-kool /ˈnɑː.kʊl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nakul a boy or girl name?

Nakul is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nakul?

Nakul is rare in the U.S.

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