Find out how popular the first name Mridula has been for the last 13 years (from 2002 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mridula by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Mridula is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mridula.

The history of the first name Mridula

The name Mridula is derived from the Sanskrit language and its origins can be traced back to ancient India. The name is composed of two Sanskrit words: "mrid" meaning "soft" or "tender," and "ula" meaning "small" or "little." Hence, the name Mridula can be interpreted as "soft and delicate" or "gentle and tender."

In Hindu mythology, Mridula is mentioned as the name of one of the wives of the sage Kashyapa. She is considered the mother of the trees and vegetation on Earth. The name is also associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and fortune in Hinduism.

The earliest recorded use of the name Mridula can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and scriptures dating back to the 5th century BCE. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Mridula Vidyavati, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poetess who lived in the 9th century CE in present-day Bihar, India.

Throughout history, the name Mridula has been borne by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Mridula Sarabhai (1911-1974), an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and actress who played a significant role in the revival of kathak dance in the 20th century.

Another prominent individual with this name was Mridula Garg (1938-2013), an Indian writer and social activist who campaigned for women's rights and environmental issues. Her works, including the novel "Chakmak," explored themes of gender inequality and societal norms.

In the field of science, Mridula Mukherjee (1949-2017) was an Indian nuclear physicist known for her contributions to the study of nuclear reactions and nuclear astrophysics. She was the first woman to become the director of the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics in Kolkata, India.

Mridula Nath Chakraborty (1933-2019) was an Indian classical singer and exponent of the Patiala gharana, a prominent musical tradition of North Indian classical music. She received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, for her contributions to the field of music.

Mridula Sinha (1942-2020) was an Indian politician and the first woman to serve as the Governor of Goa, holding office from 2014 to 2019. She was also a member of the Indian Parliament and served as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's women's wing.

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