Find out how popular the first name Amol has been for the last 42 years (from 1976 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amol by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Amol is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Amol.

The history of the first name Amol

The name Amol is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. Amol is derived from the Sanskrit word "amala," which means pure or immaculate.

In Hindu mythology, Amol is also one of the names of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity in the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Amol was Amol Kale, a 13th-century Marathi saint and poet from the Bhakti movement in India. He is known for his devotional poetry and for propagating the philosophy of Varkari, a Hindu tradition that emphasizes devotion to Lord Vithoba.

Another notable figure with the name Amol was Amol Palekar, an Indian actor, director, and producer who was born in 1944. He is best known for his roles in critically acclaimed Marathi and Hindi films, such as Gol Maal (1979) and Chhoti Si Baat (1975).

Amol Rajan, born in 1983, is a British journalist and broadcaster of Indian descent. He has worked for various media outlets, including the BBC and The Independent, and has presented several television programs.

Amol Palekar, an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Maharashtra, was born in 1974. He was a right-handed batsman and part-time wicket-keeper.

Amol Muzumdar, born in 1974, is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Mumbai and the Indian national team. He is known for his prolific run-scoring in domestic cricket and holds several batting records.

Data source

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