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Mrinal

Quick answerMrinal derives from Sanskrit, meaning "lotus stalk" or "lotus stem."

Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#959
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
Origin
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 7
Global rank#959

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

About the name Mrinal

Mrinal derives from Sanskrit, meaning "lotus stalk" or "lotus stem."

Cross-referenced with Behind the Name and Wikidata/Wikipedia.

Etymology

Mrinal is an Indian male name. The feminine counterpart of the name is Mrinalini. Other variations of the name include Mrunal depending upon the linguistics of origin of the person. Some notable personalities with this name include:Mrinal Das, Indian trade unionist
Mrinal Gore, Indian politician
Mrinal Haque, Bangladeshi sculptor
Mrinal Hazarika, ex-commander of the 28th Battalion of ULFA, the banned revolutionary organisation of Assam
Mrinal Pande, Indian television personality
Mrinal Sen, Indian Bengali film director
Mrinal Thakur, academic

Mrinal currently ranks #959 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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