Rahul
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rahul
Rahul is a Sanskrit name meaning "efficient" or "conqueror of all obstacles," derived from the Sanskrit elements "ra" (to grant) and "hul" (to pull or move).
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Etymology
Rahul is a Sanskrit name meaning "efficient" or "conqueror of all obstacles," derived from the Sanskrit elements "ra" (to grant) and "hul" (to pull or move). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, and holds historical significance as the name of Siddhartha Gautama's (Buddha's) son in Buddhist tradition.
Rahul currently ranks #9,498 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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