What does the name Arul mean?

Arul is a gender-neutral name of Tamil origin: grace, divine grace (Tamil).

When was the name Arul most popular?

Arul has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Arul?

Names similar to Arul in origin and style include Ezhil, Senthil, Anbu, Amal, Andal.

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Arul

gender-neutral name

Origin

Tamil

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

grace, divine grace (Tamil)

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Arul has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Arul

Ezhil Senthil Anbu Amal Andal Selvi

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