Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Kunal

Pronunciation /KUN-al/

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“lotus”

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Kunal's Numerology

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5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundKu
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
Name-based RashiMithuna (Gemini)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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K → Mithuna (Gemini)
Traditional name-sound (akshar) association
Lucky gemstone: Emerald
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Meaning of Kunal

Kunal is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “lotus; golden”.

Kunal's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Kunal at a Glance

Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Kunal is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Kunal Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#32#35#372015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#34

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Kunal Name Profile

Meaninglotus
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterK
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score90/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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