Rahul
RAH-ool
Popularity
#11968
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
3,324
Peak Year
#196 in 2000
First Recorded
1966
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from Sanskrit, Rahul means "capable," "efficient," or "conqueror of all miseries."
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Rahul Dravid
Former Indian international cricketer and coach
Rahul Gandhi
Indian politician and member of parliament
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