Kashmir
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kashmir
The name Kashmir derives from Sanskrit "Kāśmīra," meaning "land of Kāśyapa" (a legendary sage), with the suffix "-mīra" meaning "land" or "region." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh communities, reflecting the region's historical significance as a cradle of multiple religious traditions in South Asia, particularly in the Kashmir valley.
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Etymology
The name Kashmir derives from Sanskrit "Kāśmīra," meaning "land of Kāśyapa" (a legendary sage), with the suffix "-mīra" meaning "land" or "region." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh communities, reflecting the region's historical significance as a cradle of multiple religious traditions in South Asia, particularly in the Kashmir valley.
Kashmir currently ranks #1,378 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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