Kishor
Kishor is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Youth, adolescent”.
| Meaning | Youth, adolescent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | किशोर |
| Pronunciation | ki-SHOR |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kishor
Kishor comes from the Sanskrit kishora, a youth or a colt, and in modern Hindi kishor means teenager. In devotional poetry it refers to the youthful Krishna, Nanda Kishor or Shyam Kishor, in his adolescent days in Vrindavan. The single-o spelling is common in Marathi and Nepali, while Kishore is frequent elsewhere.
Is Kishor a Hindu name?
Kishor is a Vaishnava name recalling the young Krishna, with his consort Radha often called Kishori.
How popular is Kishor?
An established name, more typical of older generations in India.
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Spellings and variants of Kishor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kishor mean?
Kishor means 'Youth, adolescent'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kishor a Hindu name?
Kishor is a Vaishnava name recalling the young Krishna, with his consort Radha often called Kishori.
How do you pronounce Kishor?
Kishor is pronounced ki-SHOR.
Is Kishor a boy or girl name?
Kishor is usually a boy name.