Kavindra
Kavindra is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of poets”.
| Meaning | Lord of poets |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कवीन्द्र |
| Pronunciation | ka-VEEN-druh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kavindra
Kavindra joins kavi, poet or wise seer, with indra, chief or lord, giving the sense of the foremost among poets. It was used as an honorific title for celebrated scholar-poets, such as the seventeenth-century Sanskrit scholar Kavindracharya Saraswati of Varanasi. As a given name it carries a strong literary flavour and is sometimes chosen by families who value learning and the arts.
Is Kavindra a Hindu name?
The name is Sanskrit and used mainly by Hindu families; it has no single deity link but reflects the high status of the kavi, the inspired poet, in Vedic tradition.
How popular is Kavindra?
An uncommon boys' name in India and Nepal; the Punjabi-style form Kavinder is more frequent.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kavindra mean?
Kavindra means 'Lord of poets'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kavindra a Hindu name?
The name is Sanskrit and used mainly by Hindu families; it has no single deity link but reflects the high status of the kavi, the inspired poet, in Vedic tradition.
How do you pronounce Kavindra?
Kavindra is pronounced ka-VEEN-druh.
Is Kavindra a boy or girl name?
Kavindra is usually a boy name.