The baby name Mridula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MREE-doo-lah (IPA: /mriˈduːla/).
The baby name Mridula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MREE-doo-lah (IPA: /mriˈduːla/).
Mridula is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Mridula is a feminine given name from Sanskrit mṛdulā (मृदुला), derived from mṛdu, “soft, gentle, tender.” It conveys softness of manner and compassion, often glossed as “gentle-hearted” or “tender.” Across North and South Indian languages, the name keeps the same sense of mildness and grace.
Used as an epithet in classical Sanskrit poetry and devotional texts to praise gentle speech or a kindly nature, Mridula transitioned into a modern personal name during the 20th century and is now widespread in India and the diaspora. Variant spellings include Mrudula (Marathi/Gujarati/Telugu influence), Mridoola, and Mridulaa; the related masculine form is Mridul (मृदुल). Nicknames may include Mridu or Ridu. Notable bearers such as author Mridula Garg and stateswoman-writer Mridula Sinha have reinforced its cultured, literary aura while keeping its timeless meaning intact.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BD | 0 | #238 | 4 | 5,992 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #309 | 4 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #343 | 44 | 8,413 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #375 | 22 | 15,987 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #495 | 137 | 13,121 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #530 | 24 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #581 | 7 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #602 | 4 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mridula is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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