Posted by vasu on March 06, 1998 at 11:22:52:
In Reply to: Re: Hindu Names posted by Bansi Pandit on February 20, 1998 at 12:51:45:
: : hi, I can't really offer a solution, but i do share the problem.
: : I've been trying to catch the meaning of my name, viz. Kunal...
: : so far i know He was Ashoka's son, also there is a place of of Harappan times of same name.
: : will appreciate any enlightenment on subj.
: : ciao..kunal.
: Response:
: Kunal in Sanskrit means lotus. It also is the name of one of the Himalayan birds (painted snipe bird). Emperor Ashoka named his son Kunal, after the eyes of this Himalayan bird.