Find out how popular the first name Mourya has been for the last 10 years (from 2014 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mourya by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Mourya is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mourya.

The history of the first name Mourya

The name Mourya has its origins in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, dating back to the 4th century BCE. It is believed to have been derived from the word "maurya," which means "peacock" or "crest of a peacock." This name was prominent during the Maurya Empire, one of the largest empires in ancient India, which ruled from 322 BCE to 185 BCE.

The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya, who is mentioned in ancient texts such as the Arthashastra by Kautilya and the Mudrarakshasa by Vishakhadatta. Chandragupta Maurya (reign: 322 BCE - 298 BCE) was the first emperor of the Maurya dynasty and is renowned for his military conquests and the establishment of a strong central government.

Another notable figure with the name Mourya was Ashoka Maurya, who ruled from 268 BCE to 232 BCE. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rulers in Indian history and is known for his promotion of Buddhism and his efforts towards non-violence and religious tolerance. The rock edicts and pillar inscriptions of Ashoka Maurya are among the earliest surviving written records in India.

In the realm of literature, the name Mourya appears in the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata, which was composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. The character Mourya is mentioned as a prince during the great battle of Kurukshetra.

In more recent history, Mourya has been a name carried by several prominent individuals, such as Mourya Lakhera (1927 - 2008), an Indian classical singer and composer who was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1987. Another notable figure was Mourya Vashishth (1903 - 1981), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Other individuals with the name Mourya include Mourya Vishwanath (1914 - 1995), an Indian poet and writer who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967, and Mourya Tripathi (1913 - 1998), an Indian historian and author known for his works on ancient Indian history and culture.

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