Mithun
Pronunciation: [ m-IHTH-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Mithun is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-IHTH-uhn.
Parents who love the name Mithun often also consider Castro, Madaleno, Demetricus .
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Mithun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 33 babies have been named Mithun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mithun is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,603 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,603
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Mithun
Mithun is a boy name .
Mithun is currently ranked #17,603 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mithun include Mit, Mith, Mithy, Mithie, Miy, Miie, and Mitkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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