Kalyana
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kalyana
Kalyana derives from Sanskrit meaning "auspicious," "prosperous," or "welfare," with roots in the word "kalya" (good/beautiful).
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Etymology
Kalyana derives from Sanskrit meaning "auspicious," "prosperous," or "welfare," with roots in the word "kalya" (good/beautiful). The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Asian religious and philosophical traditions where it denotes auspiciousness and positive outcomes.
Kalyana currently ranks #13,776 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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