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Mithun

Quick answerMithun is a Sanskrit name derived from "Mithuna," meaning "a pair" or "twins," and linguistically rooted in Indo-Aryan languages.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,536
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1990
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 7
Global rank#184

Popularity over time

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

About the name Mithun

Mithun is a Sanskrit name derived from "Mithuna," meaning "a pair" or "twins," and linguistically rooted in Indo-Aryan languages.

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Etymology

Mithun is a Sanskrit name derived from "Mithuna," meaning "a pair" or "twins," and linguistically rooted in Indo-Aryan languages. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali, Odia, and other Indian communities, with historical significance in Indian astrology where Mithun refers to the Gemini zodiac sign.

Mithun currently ranks #11,536 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.

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