Kanubhai
Sanskrit/Gujarati · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kanubhai
Kanubhai is a Gujarati name combining "Kanu" (a diminutive or affectionate form, possibly related to Krishna) with "bhai" (meaning "brother" in Hindi and Gujarati), literally translating to "brother Kanu." The name is primarily used among Hindu communities in Gujarat and other parts of India, with historical usage among Gujarati merchant and agricultural castes.
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Etymology
Kanubhai is a Gujarati name combining "Kanu" (a diminutive or affectionate form, possibly related to Krishna) with "bhai" (meaning "brother" in Hindi and Gujarati), literally translating to "brother Kanu." The name is primarily used among Hindu communities in Gujarat and other parts of India, with historical usage among Gujarati merchant and agricultural castes.
Kanubhai currently ranks #3,035 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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