The baby name Mithun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mɪt̪ʰun/ (approx. "MIH-thoon").
The baby name Mithun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mɪt̪ʰun/ (approx. "MIH-thoon").
Mithun is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Mithun is an Indian given name deriving from Sanskrit mithuna, “pair, couple, union,” and by extension the Indian zodiac sign Gemini. The form Mithun is current in Bengali, Assamese, Hindi, and other North Indian languages; South Indian spellings often appear as Midhun, while the older Sanskritized forms include Mithuna (and the Malayalam month name Mithunam). The name therefore carries meanings such as twins, togetherness, and harmonious partnership.
Used primarily as a masculine name across India and the diaspora, Mithun gained pan-Indian visibility in the late 20th century through Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty, helping it spread beyond Bengal. Variants and related forms include Midhun, Mithuna (occasionally feminine), and the compound Mithun Kumar; less common romanizations like Mitun also occur. Parents may choose Mithun for its auspicious astrological resonance with Gemini - signifying versatility, communication, and dual strengths - as well as its classical Sanskrit heritage.
| Mithun Chakraborty Mithun Chakraborty is a well-known Indian actor and politician, famous for his role in the film 'Disco Dancer'. He has also appeared in popular movies like 'Mrigayaa' and 'Agneepath'. Besides his acting career, he has been involved in Indian politics. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | 0 | #44 | 1 | 997 | |
| IN | 0 | #60 | 11 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #67 | 11 | 3,375 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| OM | 0 | #97 | 20 | 6,215 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #101 | 1,513 | 10,045 |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| BD | 0 | #132 | 97 | 5,992 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #136 | 4 | 6,332 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #146 | 3,304 | 16,750 |
| AE | 0 | #166 | 12 | 10,220 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2005 | #290 | 5 | 2,156 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #297 | 7 | 7,909 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #302 | 15 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #306 | 7 | 10,560 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #327 | 60 | 8,413 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #336 | 22 | 8,477 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #378 | 19 | 15,987 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #379 | 3 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #383 | 7 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| BH | 0 | #399 | 155 | 17,937 | |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #400 | 28 | 2,041 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #401 | 327 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #431 | 581 | 17,948 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #471 | 314 | 18,755 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #500 | 132 | 13,121 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #500 | 16 | 19,177 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #528 | 171 | 17,960 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #532 | 22 | 20,968 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #535 | 709 | 22,615 |
| LY | 0 | #554 | 6 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #686 | 5 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #690 | 8 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #795 | 1,103 | 28,008 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #883 | 53 | 25,931 |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #893 | 6 | 7,187 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #921 | 5 | 15,035 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #997 | 115 | 25,439 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,167 | 12 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,398 | 74 | 10,046 |
Mithun is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:
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