Sanskrit word Maulik (Sanskrit मौलिक) literally means original, derived from a root or fundamental. But in Hindi Maulik refers essential, precious, valuable and dear.
Reference of Maulik is found in the Epic Saankhyapravachan (सांख्यप्रवचन) where Maulik refers to something derived from a root or original. Mention of this word is also found in Varah-Mihir-Brihat-Sanhita (वराह-मिहिर-बृहत्-संहिता) in which Maulik is used for a digger or vendor of roots.
Maulik also founds reference in Markandey-Puran (मार्कण्डेय-पुराण) where Maulik is name of various people. This name is also mentioned in writings of Sir Colebrooke where Maulik denotes something that belongs to low origin.
Maulik is a somewhat popular name in the USA. Maulik is used by nearly 50 people in the USA as the name of their babies. Maulik is pretty popular name in India. As per social media, Maulik is used by more than 850 people here as the name of their children.
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