Shishupal
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Shishupal
Shishupal derives from Sanskrit roots "shishu" (child) and "pal" (protector/nurturer), meaning "protector of children" or "one who nurtures the young." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and has historical significance as the name of a villain in the Mahabharata who was eventually killed by Lord Krishna.
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Etymology
Shishupal derives from Sanskrit roots "shishu" (child) and "pal" (protector/nurturer), meaning "protector of children" or "one who nurtures the young." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and has historical significance as the name of a villain in the Mahabharata who was eventually killed by Lord Krishna.
Shishupal currently ranks #2,505 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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