What origin is the name Maithil?

Maithil comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Maithil?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Maithil — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Maithil?

Maithil starts with the syllable “Me” (मे), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 4, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Maithil

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maithil

Maithil

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Maithil is an Indian unisex name meaning "Belonging to the Mithila region".

Maithil is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Belonging to the Mithila region". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Belonging to the Mithila region

Popularity

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Quick answers about Maithil

What does Maithil mean?

Maithil is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Belonging to the Mithila region".

How popular is Maithil?

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Brother names that go with Maithil

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Maithil

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Maithil.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Me (मे)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 4
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “Me” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.