Liberator; precious stone
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'mukunda', it is an epithet for the Hindu deity Vishnu. It translates to 'one who liberates' or refers to a specific type of precious gem or blossom.
Less common today
Mukund isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,211 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Indian scholar and cultural historian
Professional Indian tennis player
Indian Army officer and Ashoka Chakra recipient
