Rahul
Meaning of Rahul
The name Rahul is a popular male name of Indian origin, pronounced as rah-HOOL (/rɑˈhuːl/). It holds significant cultural and historical value in India, often associated with the meaning "conqueror of all miseries" or "traveler." The name gained widespread recognition through its association with prominent figures such as Rahul Gandhi, an influential Indian politician, and Rahul Dravid, a legendary cricketer. While it remains relatively uncommon in the United States, its popularity has seen fluctuations over the years. Notably, it ranked highest in 2000 at position 818 with 196 occurrences but saw a decline to rank 7702 with 10 occurrences by 2023. A common variation of this name is Rahil. Despite its modest usage in Western countries, Rahul continues to be a cherished choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and positive connotations.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as rah-HOOL (/rɑˈhuːl/)
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Notable People Named Rahul
| Rahul Sharad Dravid is a former Indian cricket captain and current head coach of the Indian national team, known for his exceptional batting technique and coaching achievements. |
| Rahul Bose is a multi-talented Indian actor, director, screenwriter, social activist, and athlete, serving as the President of the Indian Rugby Football Union. |
| Rahul K. P. - Rahul Kannoly Praveen, also known as Rahul KP, is an Indian professional footballer who plays for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League and the India national team. |
| Rahul Easwar is an Indian public policy commentator and activist from Kerala. |
| Rahul Krushna Vaidya is a well-known Indian singer and music composer who gained fame through reality shows like Indian Idol 1, Bigg Boss 14, and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. |
| Rahul Roy is an Indian actor, producer, and former model known for his work in Hindi films and television, including the 1990 blockbuster Aashiqui. |
| Rahul Deshpande is an Indian classical music singer and the recipient of a National Film Award for his work in Me Vasantrao, and he is the grandson of Vasantrao Deshpande. |
| Rahul Riji Nair is a multi-talented Indian filmmaker known for his award-winning work in the Malayalam film industry. |
| Rahul Balasaheb Aware is an Indian male freestyle wrestler who won the Gold medal in the 57 kg division at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and is known as "Nana" by his friends and family. |
| Rahul Khanna is an Indian actor, VJ, and writer known for his work in Bollywood, and he is the son of actor Vinod Khanna and the brother of Akshaye Khanna. |
| Rahul Kumar is a multi-talented Indian personality known for his work as an actor, model, film director, and singer in the Bollywood industry, with notable performances in 3 Idiots and Bandish Bandits. |
| Rahul Verma is an Indian social activist and founder of the Uday Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to those in need, particularly in the healthcare sector. |
| Rahul Jain is a talented Indian singer, music composer, and lyricist known for his work in Bollywood, with over 250 musical tracks to his credit. |
| Rahul Kumar was an Indian professional footballer known for his career as a defender, playing for clubs such as Pune, Mohun Bagan, Chirag United, Salgaocar, and Churchill Brothers. |
| Rahul Roy is an Indian politician from Assam who served as a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly and has been associated with the Indian National Congress. |
