Mukund
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mukund
Mukund derives from Sanskrit roots "mu" (liberation) and "kund" (pot/reservoir), meaning "one who liberates" or "liberator," and is a direct epithet of Lord Krishna in Hindu philosophy.
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Etymology
Mukund derives from Sanskrit roots "mu" (liberation) and "kund" (pot/reservoir), meaning "one who liberates" or "liberator," and is a direct epithet of Lord Krishna in Hindu philosophy. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and devotional texts where it appears as a title for Krishna.
Mukund currently ranks #9,437 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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