Mool

Mool is a transliteration of the Sanskrit term mūla, meaning root, base, or origin. In Sanskrit and many modern South Asian languages, the concept conveyed by mūla remains centered on a fundamental source from which something arises.

In linguistic, philosophical, and religious contexts, mūla is used to denote the root or origin of a word, concept, or system. It appears in compounds and discussions that describe the underlying basis of ideas or structures. A well-known example in yogic and Hindu tradition is Muladhara, the root chakra, whose name combines mula (root) with adhāra (support), reflecting the idea of a foundational source.

As a common noun, mūla also means origin or source in everyday language, beyond technical usage. In modern usage, the word contributes to terms describing essential or fundamental aspects of things, such as origins, bases, or primary sources.

Outside linguistic and philosophical use, Mool or its variants may function as a personal name or surname in parts of South Asia and among diaspora communities, though it is not tied to a single region or language. Transliteration varies, so you may encounter spellings such as mool, mūla, mul, or related forms in English-language texts.

See also: Mul, Mula, Muladhara.