Kesavan
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kesavan
Kesavan is a Sanskrit name derived from "Kesa" (hair) and "van" (possessor), literally meaning "the one with beautiful hair," and is a traditional epithet for Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Kesavan is a Sanskrit name derived from "Kesa" (hair) and "van" (possessor), literally meaning "the one with beautiful hair," and is a traditional epithet for Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology. The name is predominantly used in Kerala and among Malayali Hindu communities, with roots in South Indian Sanskrit-influenced naming traditions.
Kesavan currently ranks #4,805 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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