Rahul
/ruh-HOOⱢ/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Rahul is a English name meaning "Rahul, a popular male name in India, The earliest meaning found in the Upanishads is "conqueror of all miseries"". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh. The name Rahul is of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rāhu", which refers to the ascending node of the moon in Hindu astrology.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ruh-HOOⱢ
IPA ɹəˈhuɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ruh-HOOⱢ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Rahul
- · Rahul Gandhi - Indian Politician
- · Rahul Dravid - Indian Cricketer
- · Rahul Bose - Indian Actor
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