What are Hindu baby names starting with K? Boy names include Kailash (Shiva's sacred mountain), Kalyan (Welfare) and Kamal (Lotus). Girl names include Kadambari (A classic Sanskrit romance), Kajal (Kohl) and Kalpana (Imagination).
Boy names starting with K
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kailash | Shiva's sacred mountain |
| Kalyan | Welfare |
| Kamal | Lotus |
| Kamlesh | Lord of the lotus, Vishnu |
| Kanha | Krishna |
| Kapil | The sage who founded Sankhya |
| Karan | Karna, the generous warrior |
| Karthik | Son of Shiva, a Hindu month |
| Kartikeya | Son of Shiva, Subramanya |
| Kaushik | A name of sage Vishwamitra |
| Kavi | Poet, sage |
| Kedar | Shiva, lord of the mountains |
| Keshav | Krishna, one with fine hair |
| Ketan | Banner, home |
| Kiran | Ray of light |
| Kishan | Krishna |
| Kishore | Youth |
| Koteshwar | Lord of crores, Shiva |
| Koushal | Skill |
| Krish | Short for Krishna |
| Krishna | The eighth avatar of Vishnu |
| Kshitij | Horizon |
| Kuber | God of wealth |
| Kumar | Young prince, Kartikeya |
| Kunal | Lotus, son of Emperor Ashoka |
| Kundan | Pure gold |
| Kushal | Skilled |
Girl names starting with K
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kadambari | A classic Sanskrit romance |
| Kajal | Kohl |
| Kalpana | Imagination |
| Kalyani | Auspicious |
| Kamakshi | The goddess of Kanchipuram |
| Kamala | Lotus, Lakshmi |
| Kamini | Beautiful woman |
| Kanchan | Gold |
| Kanika | Small particle |
| Kanya | Maiden |
| Karuna | Compassion |
| Kaumudi | Moonlight |
| Kaveri | A sacred river |
| Kavita | Poem |
| Kavya | Poetry |
| Ketaki | A fragrant flower |
| Khushi | Happiness |
| Kiran | Ray of light |
| Kirti | Fame |
| Kokila | Cuckoo |
| Komal | Soft |
| Kripa | Grace |
| Kriti | Creation |
| Krithika | A nakshatra |
| Kshama | Forgiveness |
| Kshipra | The river at Ujjain |
| Kumud | White lotus |
| Kumudini | Lotus pond |
| Kundana | Pure gold |
| Kunti | Mother of the Pandavas |
| Kusum | Flower |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with K?
Tradition gives this letter to Mrigashira pada 3 (Ka), Mrigashira pada 4 (Ki), Ardra pada 1 (Ku), Punarvasu pada 1 (Ke), Punarvasu pada 2 (Ko).
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.