Kumar
Kumar is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Prince; young boy”.
| Meaning | Prince; young boy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कुमार |
| Pronunciation | koo-MAAR |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Fiji |
Meaning and origin of Kumar
Kumar comes from the Sanskrit kumara, a boy, youth or prince. It is also an epithet of Kartikeya, the eternally youthful son of Shiva, known as Kumara or Kumaraswamy. In modern India Kumar is extremely common as a middle name or surname, especially in North India, and is also used as a first name.
Is Kumar a Hindu name?
Through Kartikeya (Murugan), called Kumara in Sanskrit texts such as Kalidasa's Kumarasambhava, the name carries a Hindu deity link.
How popular is Kumar?
Very common across India, often as a middle name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kumar mean?
Kumar means 'Prince; young boy'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kumar a Hindu name?
Through Kartikeya (Murugan), called Kumara in Sanskrit texts such as Kalidasa's Kumarasambhava, the name carries a Hindu deity link.
How do you pronounce Kumar?
Kumar is pronounced koo-MAAR.
Is Kumar a boy or girl name?
Kumar is usually a boy name.