Mukulika (मुकुलिका) is a Hindu girl name meaning “A little bud”.
Mukulika means “A little bud”. Mukulika (मुकुलिका · ముకులిక) is a modern, Sanskrit-rooted Hindu girl's name meaning “A little bud”. It is formed from mukula (bud). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “मु” falls in Magha nakshatra, pada 3, within Simha rashi (Leo).
Mukulika name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Mukulika |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A little bud |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Modern Sanskrit formation |
| Roots | mukula (bud) |
| Style | Modern |
| Devanagari | मुकुलिका |
| Telugu | ముకులిక |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | mukulikā |
| Pronunciation | Mu-ku-li-ka |
| First syllable | मु |
| Nakshatra | Magha (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) |
| Numerology | 7 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Flowers & plants |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Mukulika
Mukulika is a modern name formed from Sanskrit roots. It is built from:
- mukula — bud
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Mukulika
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “मु” of Mukulika falls in Magha nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Simha rashi (Leo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Mukulika
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): मुकुलिका
- Telugu: ముకులిక
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): mukulikā
How to pronounce Mukulika
Say it as “Mu-ku-li-ka” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Mukulika
Madhulata, Madhumalati, Mandara, Indivari, Parijatika, Bakula
Mukulika: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Mukulika?
Mukulika means “A little bud”. It is formed from mukula (bud).
Is Mukulika a traditional or a modern name?
Mukulika is a modern name built from Sanskrit roots: mukula (bud).
How is Mukulika written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): मुकुलिका. In Telugu: ముకులిక. Sanskrit transliteration: mukulikā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mukulika?
Its first syllable “मु” falls in Magha nakshatra (pada 3) and Simha rashi (Leo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Mukulika?
7 in Chaldean numerology and 9 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Mukulika — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A little bud
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mukulika mean?
Mukulika is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “A little bud”.
Is Mukulika a boy or girl name?
Mukulika is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mukulika?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mukulika aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mukulika?
The Chaldean name number of Mukulika is 7.
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