Kadambari
Kadambari is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Liquor of kadamba flowers; a heroine”.
| Meaning | Liquor of kadamba flowers; a heroine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कादम्बरी |
| Pronunciation | kaa-DUM-buh-ree |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Kadambari
Kadambari is a Sanskrit word for a drink distilled from the flowers of the kadamba tree, a tree linked with Krishna. It became famous as the title and heroine of Kadambari, a seventh-century romance by the poet Banabhatta, so well loved that in Marathi and Kannada the word came to mean 'novel'. Later sources also use it as an epithet of the goddess Saraswati, though that use is less common. It is an elegant, literary name.
Is Kadambari a Hindu name?
The name is Hindu in background, linked through the kadamba tree to Krishna and in some traditions used as a name of the goddess Saraswati.
How popular is Kadambari?
Uncommon; chosen mostly by families who appreciate its classical literary flavour.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kadambari mean?
Kadambari means 'Liquor of kadamba flowers; a heroine'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kadambari a Hindu name?
The name is Hindu in background, linked through the kadamba tree to Krishna and in some traditions used as a name of the goddess Saraswati.
How do you pronounce Kadambari?
Kadambari is pronounced kaa-DUM-buh-ree.
Is Kadambari a boy or girl name?
Kadambari is usually a girl name.