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.
Pronunciation
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as moo-KOON-duh (/muˈkun.də/)
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Notable People Named Mukunda
| Mukunda Das was a Bengali poet, ballad singer, composer, and patriot known for his contributions to the Swadeshi movement in rural Bengal. |
| Mukunda Goswami is a spiritual leader in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. |
| Mukunda Behari Mullick was an Indian lawyer, reformer, professor, and politician. |
| Mukunda Neupane is a prominent Nepalese trade unionist and politician, currently holding the position of president of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions. |
| Mukunda Sharan Upadhyaya, a Nepali poet and linguist, was born in Hemja, near Pokhara on April 17, 1940, AD. |
