Kaveri
Kaveri is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit / Tamil origin, meaning “The sacred Kaveri river”.
| Meaning | The sacred Kaveri river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit / Tamil |
| Written as | कावेरी |
| Pronunciation | KAA-vay-ree |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Kaveri
Kaveri is the great river of southern India, rising at Talakaveri in Karnataka's Kodagu hills and flowing through Tamil Nadu to the Bay of Bengal. Legend makes her the daughter of the sage Kavera, which is the usual explanation of the name, and Tamil literature has praised the river since the Sangam age. Giving a daughter the name links her to a river honoured as a goddess and as the source of life for the delta farmlands.
Is Kaveri a Hindu name?
Hindus revere the Kaveri as one of the seven sacred rivers, and the goddess Kaveri Amma is worshipped especially in Kodagu, where her source is a pilgrimage site.
How popular is Kaveri?
A traditional girls' name, most common in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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Spellings and variants of Kaveri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaveri mean?
Kaveri means 'The sacred Kaveri river'. It is of Sanskrit / Tamil origin.
Is Kaveri a Hindu name?
Hindus revere the Kaveri as one of the seven sacred rivers, and the goddess Kaveri Amma is worshipped especially in Kodagu, where her source is a pilgrimage site.
How do you pronounce Kaveri?
Kaveri is pronounced KAA-vay-ree.
Is Kaveri a boy or girl name?
Kaveri is usually a girl name.