Kumkum
India · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kumkum
The name 'Kumkum' means "saffron" or "vermilion" (a red powder used in Hindu rituals), derived from the Sanskrit word *kumkuma*.
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Etymology
The name 'Kumkum' means "saffron" or "vermilion" (a red powder used in Hindu rituals), derived from the Sanskrit word *kumkuma*. It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures across India, historically associated with the auspicious red powder applied during religious ceremonies and as a marital symbol.
Kumkum currently ranks #555 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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