Kinshuk
Kinshuk is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “The flame-of-the-forest flower”.
| Meaning | The flame-of-the-forest flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | किंशुक |
| Pronunciation | KIN-shook |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Kinshuk
Kinshuk comes from the Sanskrit kimshuka, the name of the palash tree (Butea monosperma), known in English as flame of the forest for its blazing orange flowers. Kalidasa and other classical poets used the kimshuka as a symbol of spring. The word is often playfully explained as kim-shuka, 'is it a parrot?', because the curved flowers resemble a parrot's beak. It is not the ashoka tree, as some lists claim.
Is Kinshuk a Hindu name?
Palash flowers are offered in Hindu worship and used to make colours for Holi; the name is used by Hindu families.
How popular is Kinshuk?
An uncommon but established boys' name, especially in North India and Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kinshuk mean?
Kinshuk means 'The flame-of-the-forest flower'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kinshuk a Hindu name?
Palash flowers are offered in Hindu worship and used to make colours for Holi; the name is used by Hindu families.
How do you pronounce Kinshuk?
Kinshuk is pronounced KIN-shook.
Is Kinshuk a boy or girl name?
Kinshuk is usually a boy name.