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Nakula

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Pronounced NAH-koo-lah /ˈnɑ.ku.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Nakula, 'mongoose'; the handsome fourth Pandava brother of the Mahabharata, skilled with horses and swords; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Mongoose: Nakula is a Hindu hero. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAH-koo-lah'). We note the myth.

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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Nakula, 'mongoose'; the handsome fourth Pandava brother of the Mahabharata, skilled with horses and swords; we note the myth

History & Origin

Nakula comes from the Sanskrit Nakula, 'mongoose'; the handsome fourth Pandava brother of the Mahabharata (we note the myth). A crisp, classic name (said 'NAH-koo-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, mongoose at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nakula is 'mongoose' in Sanskrit — the handsome fourth Pandava brother of the Mahabharata, skilled with horses and swords — a crisp, storied name (we note the myth; said 'NAH-koo-lah').

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References — Nakula — Hindu mythology; hero

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nakula mean?

Nakula is Sanskrit for 'mongoose'; the fourth Pandava brother of the Mahabharata. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Nakula?

It's said NAH-koo-lah /ˈnɑ.ku.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nakula a boy or girl name?

Nakula is a boy's name.

How popular is Nakula?

Nakula is a very rare name in the U.S.