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Muthukumar

Quick answerMuthukumar is a Tamil name composed of "Muthu" (meaning pearl) and "Kumar" (meaning prince or son), literally translating to "pearl prince" or "son of pearls." The name has Sanskrit roots through "Kumar" and Tamil roots through "Muthu," reflecting the linguistic blend of South India.

Tamil-Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,244
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables4
OriginTamil-Sanskrit
LanguageTamil
CultureTamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters10
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#2,244

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

About the name Muthukumar

Muthukumar is a Tamil name composed of "Muthu" (meaning pearl) and "Kumar" (meaning prince or son), literally translating to "pearl prince" or "son of pearls." The name has Sanskrit roots through "Kumar" and Tamil roots through "Muthu," reflecting the linguistic blend of South India.

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Etymology

Muthukumar is a Tamil name composed of "Muthu" (meaning pearl) and "Kumar" (meaning prince or son), literally translating to "pearl prince" or "son of pearls." The name has Sanskrit roots through "Kumar" and Tamil roots through "Muthu," reflecting the linguistic blend of South India.

The name is primarily used in Tamil-speaking communities of South India, particularly among Hindu populations, though it is not restricted to any single religion or caste. Notable bearers include Indian film actors and public figures in Tamil cinema and entertainment.

Muthukumar currently ranks #2,244 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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