Kunal: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Sanskrit (used in India, specific root unclear)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KOO-nul

Kunal is a Sanskrit (used in India, specific root unclear) boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Indian Baby Boy Names That Cross Languages and Generations.

Meaning & Origin of Kunal

Origin: Sanskrit (used in India, specific root unclear).

A common claim: lotus Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Kunal means "lotus." Some sources instead link it to Kunala, a figure from Buddhist legend.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kunal

KOO-nulIPA /ˈkuːnəl/

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