Mukunda
moo-KUN-dah
Mukunda is a boy’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “A masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'giver of joy' or 'one who gladdens.' It is another epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu.”, and peaked in popularity in 2015.
What Mukunda Means
“A masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'giver of joy' or 'one who gladdens.' It is another epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu.”
The Story of Mukunda
This name doesn't just sound happy, it IS happiness, a divine echo destined for your son.
Mukunda is a masculine name with ancient Sanskrit origins, often used as an epithet for Lord Vishnu. Its meaning, 'giver of joy' or 'one who gladdens,' has been a source of spiritual comfort and positive affirmation for countless generations in Hindu tradition.
You dream of a child whose presence brightens every room. Mukunda speaks to that innate quality, a name for your son that signifies a joyful, kind, and benevolent soul who brings gladness to all those around him.
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Famous Namesakes
Mukunda Das
Indian spiritual guru and founder of ISKCON.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 2015
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2015
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