Rahul Name Meaning
The name Rahul comes from Indian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rahul below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Rahul Name Meaning
Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, TeluguPossibly means "able, efficient" in Sanskrit. This was the name of a son of Gautama Buddha.
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What does the name Rahul mean?
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Is Rahul a boy or girl name?
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