Nakul is a male name of Hindi origin. It is pronounced as "NAH-kool" (/nɑˈkuʃ/) in Hindi. The name Nakul has variations such as Nakula. In the United States of America, the name Nakul has been given to newborn boys since at least 1988, with fluctuating popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been ranked around 8000-10000 in terms of occurrence. The name Nakul carries cultural associations with Hindu mythology, as Nakula is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata. This strong and meaningful association makes Nakul an appealing choice for parents looking for a unique and culturally significant name for their baby boy.
Nakul Dev Mahajan is an Indian-American Bollywood dancer and choreographer known for his work on So You Think You Can Dance and as the founder of NDM Bollywood Dance Productions and Studios. |
Nakul Kamal Nath is an Indian politician who represents Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh in the Lok Sabha as a member of the Indian National Congress. |