Murali
Meaning of Murali
Murali is a captivating and meaningful name for a baby boy. With its origins in India, Murali holds deep cultural significance. The name is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is believed to have played the flute (known as murali) with immense grace and beauty. In Indian English pronunciation, Murali is pronounced as moo-RAH-lee (/muˈrɑli/). Variations of this name include Muralidhar and Muralikrishna. Although not very common in the United States, Murali has been given to a handful of newborn boys over the years, representing its unique and distinctive appeal.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as moo-RAH-lee (/muˈrɑli/)
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Notable People Named Murali
| Murali Kartik is a former Indian cricketer known for his slow left arm orthodox bowling and sporadic appearances in the national team from 2000 to 2007. |
| Murali Vijay is a former Indian international cricketer known for his right-handed batting and occasional off-break bowling, having represented India in international cricket and played for various teams in the Indian Premier League. |
| Muraleedharan Pillai, also known as Murali, was a renowned Indian actor who excelled in portraying diverse character roles in Malayalam and Tamil films, and won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Neythukaran. |
| Maganti Murali Mohan is a prominent Indian actor, producer, politician, and business executive in Telugu cinema, known for his extensive film career and contributions to film development organizations. |
| S. D. Murali was a renowned Indian actor known for his roles in Tamil and Kannada films, often portraying perceptive singers or tragic lovers, and his son Atharvaa followed in his footsteps as an actor. |
| Murali Sreeshankar is an Indian long jump athlete who set a national record of 8.36 meters in 2022. |
| Murali Sharma is an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu and Hindi films, with over 130 feature film credits across various Indian languages. |
| Murali Coryell is an American blues guitarist and singer known for his live performances in small venues and for opening for iconic musicians like George Thorogood and B.B. King. |
| Murali Krishna is a renowned Indian film director known for his work in Tamil romantic films, particularly acclaimed for Paarvai Ondre Podhume (2001). |
| Murali Purushothaman is an Indian judge currently serving on the Kerala High Court, the highest court in the Indian state of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. |
