Mithun as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mithun

What is the meaning of the name Mithun ?

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.