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Word

rahul

/ɹəˈhuɫ/

Definition

n. a common male name in India and other South Asian countries. It comes from an ancient language and means 'able' or 'efficient'.

n. a South Asian masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'able' or 'efficient'. When used in Buddhist contexts, it refers to the son of Gautama Buddha.

Examples

“Rahul is starting his new job on Monday.”

“The project manager, Rahul, scheduled a meeting to discuss the upcoming software release with the entire team.”

“In many South Asian communities, the name Rahul remains a popular choice for boys due to its classical roots and its association with historical and religious figures.”

Examples

simple

“Rahul is starting his new job on Monday.”

contextual

“The project manager, Rahul, scheduled a meeting to discuss the upcoming software release with the entire team.”

complex

“In many South Asian communities, the name Rahul remains a popular choice for boys due to its classical roots and its association with historical and religious figures.”

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.

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