The baby name Bakula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced BAH-koo-lah (approx.) — IPA: /ˈbɑːkuːlə/.
The baby name Bakula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced BAH-koo-lah (approx.) — IPA: /ˈbɑːkuːlə/.
Bakula is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Bakula is a Sanskrit-derived unisex given name meaning “Spanish cherry/tree” (Mimusops elengi), the bakula whose small, honey-scented blossoms perfume the night and are woven into garlands. In Indic literature, the flower symbolizes sweetness, grace, and auspicious love; its association with temple offerings lends shades of devotion. The name appears across Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages and scripts, often appreciated for its natural elegance and gentle imagery.
Usage spans Hindu and Buddhist traditions: Vakula Devi is revered in the Tirupati lore, while Bakula is counted among Buddhism’s Sixteen Arhats, inspiring titles such as Bakula Rinpoche in Ladakh. Regional and phonetic variants include Bakul (frequent and often masculine), Vakula/Vakul (reflecting b/v interchange), and Bakulaa. Found in Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali-Assamese, Odia, Nepali, Sinhala, and Konkani contexts, the name suits any gender but is especially common for girls.
Bakula is a rare name. Our records hold just 18 recorded uses, spread over 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #621 | 11 | 13,121 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Bakula is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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