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Kuntal

Quick answerKuntal is a Sanskrit name derived from the word "kuntala," meaning "hair" or specifically referring to long, beautiful locks of hair.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,580
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#2,580

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

About the name Kuntal

Kuntal is a Sanskrit name derived from the word "kuntala," meaning "hair" or specifically referring to long, beautiful locks of hair.

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Etymology

Kuntal is a Sanskrit name derived from the word "kuntala," meaning "hair" or specifically referring to long, beautiful locks of hair. The name has roots in ancient Indian literature and philosophy, where it symbolizes beauty and elegance.

The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali, Assamese, and other Indo-Aryan speaking communities across India. It appears in classical Sanskrit texts and has been borne by various historical and cultural figures in South Asian tradition.

Kuntal currently ranks #2,580 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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