Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)

Maru

Pronunciation /MAR-u/

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“desert”

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Maru's Numerology

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The Achiever
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
Starting soundMa
Numerology8 · The Achiever
Name-based RashiSimha (Leo)
Traditional gemstoneRuby
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M → Simha (Leo)
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Lucky gemstone: Ruby
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Meaning of Maru

Maru is a boy name of Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) origin, popular among Indian families. It means “desert, a king”.

Maru's Style

Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) Indian Timeless Short Boy

Maru at a Glance

Popularity
66/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
34/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Maru is a moderately popular, easy to pronounce name with a balanced character.

Maru Popularity Graph

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#113#147#1812015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#113

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Maru Name Profile

Meaningdesert
OriginIndian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterM
Letters4
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score66/100

Moderately Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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