Mukunda

Meaning of Mukunda

Mukunda is a male name with Sanskrit origins. It is pronounced as moo-KOON-duh (/muˈkun.də/). This name is often associated with Lord Krishna, one of the most revered and beloved deities in Hindu mythology. Mukunda means "bestower of liberation" or "one who grants salvation." While not very common, Mukunda has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States, with five occurrences in 2015. A variation of this name is Mukund or Mokunda.