Mahipal
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mahipal
Mahipal is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "mahi" (earth/world) and "pal" (protector/guardian), meaning "protector of the earth" or "ruler of the land." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as the name of several Indian kings and rulers, most notably Mahipal I, a 10th-century Pala dynasty king of Bengal.
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Etymology
Mahipal is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "mahi" (earth/world) and "pal" (protector/guardian), meaning "protector of the earth" or "ruler of the land." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as the name of several Indian kings and rulers, most notably Mahipal I, a 10th-century Pala dynasty king of Bengal.
Mahipal currently ranks #898 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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