Mithilesh
India · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mithilesh
The name 'Mithilesh' means "Lord of Mithila" or "King of Mithila," derived from the Sanskrit words *Mithila* (an ancient kingdom) and *Isha* (lord or ruler).
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Etymology
The name 'Mithilesh' means "Lord of Mithila" or "King of Mithila," derived from the Sanskrit words *Mithila* (an ancient kingdom) and *Isha* (lord or ruler). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, notably as an epithet for King Janaka, the father of Sita in the Ramayana.
Mithilesh currently ranks #560 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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