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Koyel

Quick answerKoyel is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "cuckoo bird," from the Sanskrit word "kokila," symbolizing beauty and melody in Indian tradition.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,106
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureBengali/Indian
ReligionHindu
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#1,106

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Koyel

Koyel is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "cuckoo bird," from the Sanskrit word "kokila," symbolizing beauty and melody in Indian tradition.

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Etymology

Koyel is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "cuckoo bird," from the Sanskrit word "kokila," symbolizing beauty and melody in Indian tradition. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Bengali cultures, particularly in India and Bangladesh, with roots in classical Sanskrit literature and regional folk traditions.

Koyel currently ranks #1,106 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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