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Kashmere

Quick answerThe name Kashmere derives from Kashmir, a region in South Asia, with the name meaning "land of saffron" or referencing the geographical territory, rooted in Sanskrit origins.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,434
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern/English-speaking
Letters8
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,434

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kashmere

The name Kashmere derives from Kashmir, a region in South Asia, with the name meaning "land of saffron" or referencing the geographical territory, rooted in Sanskrit origins.

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Etymology

The name Kashmere derives from Kashmir, a region in South Asia, with the name meaning "land of saffron" or referencing the geographical territory, rooted in Sanskrit origins. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures as a modern given name, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious affiliation, though Kashmir itself holds significance in Hindu, Islamic, and Buddhist traditions.

Kashmere currently ranks #2,434 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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