Kokila
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kokila
Kokila is a Sanskrit name meaning "cuckoo bird," derived from the Sanskrit word "kokila" (कोकिल), which symbolizes melodious voice and beauty in Hindu literature and poetry.
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Etymology
Kokila is a Sanskrit name meaning "cuckoo bird," derived from the Sanskrit word "kokila" (कोकिल), which symbolizes melodious voice and beauty in Hindu literature and poetry. The name is primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu communities, and appears frequently in classical Sanskrit texts and Hindu mythology where the cuckoo is celebrated in poetry and religious symbolism.
Kokila currently ranks #896 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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