Murlidhar
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Murlidhar
Murlidhar is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Murli" (flute) and "Dhar" (holder/bearer), meaning "one who holds the flute," a direct reference to Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Murlidhar is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Murli" (flute) and "Dhar" (holder/bearer), meaning "one who holds the flute," a direct reference to Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India and among Hindu diaspora communities, with roots in classical Sanskrit religious literature and devotional traditions.
Murlidhar currently ranks #3,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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