Kumara
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kumara
Kumara means "prince" or "boy" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent.
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Etymology
Kumara means "prince" or "boy" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures, with historical significance in South Asian royal lineages and religious texts, particularly in reference to divine or royal children.
Kumara currently ranks #2,956 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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