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Rahul Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "rahul" is "efficient, conqueror of all miseries", and is used often for "boys".

Name
rahul
Meaning
efficient, conqueror of all miseries
Pronunciation
rah-hool
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Rahul Name Details

The name Rahul has its origins in Sanskrit and is commonly used in India and other South Asian countries. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Raahula', which means 'efficient' or 'conqueror of all miseries'. In Hindu mythology, Rahul is the name of the son of Lord Buddha and his wife, Yashodhara. It is also the name of a prominent character in the famous Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The name Rahul gained significant popularity in modern times and is widely chosen for baby boys due to its auspicious meaning and cultural significance.

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Yaroslava (yah-roh-SLAH-vah)
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Samtar (Sam-tar)
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Japesa (jah-PEH-sah)
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Varshitaa (Vahr-shee-taa)
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Ashrey (ASH-rey)
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Niriksha (nee-rik-sha)
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Kannu (KAN-oo)
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Cholaiyammal (cho-lai-yam-mal)
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Busr (Boo-sir)
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Zaafer (ZAH-fer)
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Jalees (juh-LEEZ)
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Araru (uh-RAH-roo)