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Kaustubh

Quick answerKaustubh (also spelled Kaustuva or Kaustubha) derives from Sanskrit and means "the jewel of Lord Vishnu," referring to a divine gem mentioned in Hindu mythology.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,575
TrendVintage
Peak year2004
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology22 Chaldean 11
Global rank#2,654

Popularity over time

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

About the name Kaustubh

Kaustubh (also spelled Kaustuva or Kaustubha) derives from Sanskrit and means "the jewel of Lord Vishnu," referring to a divine gem mentioned in Hindu mythology.

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Etymology

Kaustubh (also spelled Kaustuva or Kaustubha) derives from Sanskrit and means "the jewel of Lord Vishnu," referring to a divine gem mentioned in Hindu mythology. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India, particularly in communities that revere Vishnu, with roots in classical Sanskrit texts and the Puranas.

Kaustubh currently ranks #11,575 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.

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