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Kunal

Quick answerKunal derives from Sanskrit, referring to a lotus or a legendary bird known for its beautiful eyes; historically, Kunal was the son of Emperor Ashoka.

Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,430
TrendStable
Peak year1994
Syllables2
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#146

Popularity over time

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

About the name Kunal

Kunal derives from Sanskrit, referring to a lotus or a legendary bird known for its beautiful eyes; historically, Kunal was the son of Emperor Ashoka.

Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia.

Etymology

male given name (कुणाल)

Kunal currently ranks #11,430 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.

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