Keya
Keya is a Hindu girl name of Bengali (Sanskrit) origin, meaning “Screwpine flower of the monsoon”.
| Meaning | Screwpine flower of the monsoon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bengali (Sanskrit) |
| Written as | কেয়া |
| Pronunciation | KAY-yaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Keya
Keya is the Bengali name for the ketaki or screwpine flower, which blooms in the rainy season and is celebrated for its scent. Rabindranath Tagore and other Bengali poets often used keya as an image of the monsoon. The name is short and lyrical and is especially loved in West Bengal and Bangladesh, where it is used by Hindu families and sometimes beyond.
Is Keya a Hindu name?
A cultural name drawn from nature; its Hindu connection is indirect, through the ketaki flower's place in Puranic legend.
How popular is Keya?
Common among Bengali families.
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Spellings and variants of Keya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keya mean?
Keya means 'Screwpine flower of the monsoon'. It is of Bengali (Sanskrit) origin.
Is Keya a Hindu name?
A cultural name drawn from nature; its Hindu connection is indirect, through the ketaki flower's place in Puranic legend.
How do you pronounce Keya?
Keya is pronounced KAY-yaa.
Is Keya a boy or girl name?
Keya is usually a girl name.