The baby name Kundan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KUN-dun (IPA: /ˈkʊn.dən/).
The baby name Kundan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KUN-dun (IPA: /ˈkʊn.dən/).
Kundan is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Kundan is a North Indian given name from Hindi/Urdu Kundan (कुंदन/کندن), ultimately from Sanskrit kuṇḍana “refined gold, purification.” In everyday South Asian languages the word denotes gold of the highest purity, and by extension something immaculate or precious. The name therefore carries meanings such as “pure,” “of refined character,” and “as precious as fine gold.” Cultural echoes include Kundan jewelry, perfected in the Mughal and Rajasthani courts, reinforcing associations of brilliance and craftsmanship.
Used mainly as a masculine name across India, Pakistan, and Nepal, Kundan gained modern prominence through figures like singer-actor Kundan Lal (K. L.) Saigal, filmmaker Kundan Shah, and restaurateur Kundan Lal Gujral. Variants and forms include the compound Kundan Lal, honorific additions like Kundan Kumar, and regional spelling Kundhan. Script variants appear as कुंदन (Devanagari), کندن (Nastaliq), and ਕੁੰਦਨ (Gurmukhi). Rare feminine derivatives such as Kundana or Kundanika also occur.
| Kundan Lal Saigal Kundan Lal Saigal was a pioneering actor and singer from the British Raj, best known for his roles in classic films like 'Devdas' and 'Street Singer'. His soulful voice in songs such as 'Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Jaye' and 'Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya' left a lasting impact on Indian cinema and music. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #57 | 14 | 2,963 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #118 | 4 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #137 | 3,637 | 16,750 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #297 | 7 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #387 | 3 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #414 | 14 | 2,041 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #419 | 6 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #471 | 163 | 13,121 |
| BH | 0 | #521 | 33 | 17,937 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #541 | 13 | 20,968 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #588 | 120 | 18,093 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #677 | 93 | 18,755 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #736 | 146 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #805 | 293 | 22,615 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,072 | 40 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,277 | 340 | 28,008 |
Kundan is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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