A name of Lord Shiva; also meaning 'immortal'
In Sanskrit, Akul is one of the many names attributed to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. It is often interpreted as meaning 'without a family' or 'transcending lineage,' signifying the eternal and self-existent nature of the divine. It can also be translated as 'immortal' or 'unfathomable.'
Fewer than 5 boys were named Akul in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).