Kishore
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kishore
Kishore means "young" or "boy" and derives from Sanskrit, where it combines "kish" (to play) with the suffix "-ora," though it is commonly interpreted as relating to youth and childhood.
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Etymology
Kishore means "young" or "boy" and derives from Sanskrit, where it combines "kish" (to play) with the suffix "-ora," though it is commonly interpreted as relating to youth and childhood. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical prominence in South Asian communities, particularly among Hindi and Sanskrit-speaking populations.
Kishore currently ranks #13,405 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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