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Putul

Quick answerThe name 'Putul' means "doll" or "puppet" in Bengali, derived from the Sanskrit word *puttalikā* (पुत्तलिका).

Indian subcontinent · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#562
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginIndian subcontinent
LanguageBengali
CultureBengali
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 9
Global rank#562

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

About the name Putul

The name 'Putul' means "doll" or "puppet" in Bengali, derived from the Sanskrit word *puttalikā* (पुत्तलिका).

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Etymology

The name 'Putul' means "doll" or "puppet" in Bengali, derived from the Sanskrit word *puttalikā* (पुत्तलिका). It is primarily used in Bengali-speaking Hindu and Muslim communities of India and Bangladesh, with no notable historical figures or events specifically tied to the name.

Putul currently ranks #562 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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