Ratul as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ratul

What is the meaning of the name Ratul ?

The baby name Ratul is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAH-tool (approx.) — IPA: /ˈrɑːtʊl/.

Ratul is Indian in Origin.

Ratul is a masculine given name from the eastern Indo-Aryan languages, especially Bengali and Assamese. It corresponds to the adjective রাতুল, “rosy, ruddy, crimson-hued,” from Sanskrit rakta “red” via Prakrit. As a personal name it evokes warmth and vitality, and can also be read as “sweet” or “pleasing” in literary usage. In regional aesthetics, red signifies auspiciousness, love, and energy, nuances carried by the name.

Used across West Bengal, Assam, and Bangladesh since the 20th century, it remains common locally and in the diaspora. Spellings/scripts include Ratul (Latin), রাতুল (Bengali/Assamese), and रतुल (Devanagari); rarer transliterations are Ratool or Raatul. Related or meaning-aligned names include Raktim and Ranga, and a feminine derivative Ratulika appears regionally. The name appears in contemporary Bengali and Assamese literature and media. Common nicknames include Ratu. Pronounced RAH-tul (short u).