Find out how popular the first name Kol has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kol by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Kol is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 33 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kol.

The history of the first name Kol

The name Kol is derived from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-European languages spoken in ancient India. The name can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, and it is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "kola," which means "branch" or "shoot."

In ancient Hindu mythology, Kol was the name of a sage or rishi who was known for his wisdom and spiritual teachings. He is mentioned in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that were composed between the 3rd and 10th centuries CE.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kol can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Hindu epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, there is a character named Kol Bhrigu, who was a renowned sage and the founder of the Bhrigu clan.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kol. One of the most famous was Kol Kavat, a 7th-century CE Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.

Another prominent figure was Kol Nidre, a 13th-century Jewish scholar and composer who is best known for the prayer Kol Nidrei, which is recited on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

In the 16th century, there was Kol Bahadur, a Rajput warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in India. He was renowned for his bravery and loyalty to the Mughal ruler Akbar the Great.

In the 19th century, Kol Nath was a Hindu saint and spiritual leader who founded the Kol Nath Sampraday, a spiritual movement that emphasized the importance of devotion and service to humanity.

Another notable figure was Kol Seman, a 20th-century Indonesian writer and activist who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule.

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