Nikunj
India · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nikunj
The name Nikunj means "a grove" or "bower" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ni-* (down) and *kunj* (a cluster of trees or a secluded spot).
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Etymology
The name Nikunj means "a grove" or "bower" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ni-* (down) and *kunj* (a cluster of trees or a secluded spot). It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures within India, with no notable historical figures widely associated with the name.
Nikunj currently ranks #13,835 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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