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Mukund

Boy name · Indian

Meaninggiver of liberation · Sanskrit

Mukund is an Indian boy name meaning “giver of liberation”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mukund would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationMukund peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Mukund you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mukund would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMukund first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Mukund

Mukund is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “giver of liberation”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Mukund

What does the name Mukund mean?

Mukund means “giver of liberation” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Moksh (“liberation”).

What is the origin of the name Mukund?

Mukund is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).

Is Mukund a boy or girl name?

Mukund is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Mukund.

How popular is the name Mukund?

Mukund ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #5,997. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,695 places.

What names are similar to Mukund?

If you like Mukund, you might also like Moksh.

What should I know before naming my baby Mukund?

Mukund is an Indian boy name meaning “giver of liberation”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.