Kamlesh
Kamlesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of Kamala (Vishnu)”.
| Meaning | Lord of Kamala (Vishnu) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कमलेश |
| Pronunciation | kum-LAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kamlesh
Kamlesh comes from Kamala, a name of the goddess Lakshmi meaning 'lotus' or 'she of the lotus', and isha, 'lord'. The lord of Lakshmi is Vishnu, so the name is an epithet of him. It can also be read simply as 'lord of the lotus'. In some regions Kamlesh is occasionally given to girls, but it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.
Is Kamlesh a Hindu name?
A Hindu name honouring Vishnu as the husband of Lakshmi.
How popular is Kamlesh?
Common across North and West India, especially among men born in the 1960s to 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamlesh mean?
Kamlesh means 'Lord of Kamala (Vishnu)'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kamlesh a Hindu name?
A Hindu name honouring Vishnu as the husband of Lakshmi.
How do you pronounce Kamlesh?
Kamlesh is pronounced kum-LAYSH.
Is Kamlesh a boy or girl name?
Kamlesh is usually a boy name.