Kishore
Kishore is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Youth; young colt”.
| Meaning | Youth; young colt |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | किशोर |
| Pronunciation | ki-SHORE |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Kishore
Kishore is a widely used spelling of Kishor, from Sanskrit kishora, a young person or a colt. It names the youthful Krishna in Vaishnava devotion, as in Nand Kishore, 'Nanda's boy'. The playback singer Kishore Kumar, one of the most famous voices in Indian film music, made the spelling iconic. It is common in South India as well as the north.
Is Kishore a Hindu name?
Through its use for the young Krishna, Kishore is a Vaishnava name; Radha's epithet Kishori is its feminine form.
How popular is Kishore?
Familiar throughout India, now less often chosen for babies.
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Spellings and variants of Kishore
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kishore mean?
Kishore means 'Youth; young colt'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kishore a Hindu name?
Through its use for the young Krishna, Kishore is a Vaishnava name; Radha's epithet Kishori is its feminine form.
How do you pronounce Kishore?
Kishore is pronounced ki-SHORE.
Is Kishore a boy or girl name?
Kishore is usually a boy name.