Kumari
Kumari is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Young girl, maiden; princess”.
| Meaning | Young girl, maiden; princess |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कुमारी |
| Pronunciation | koo-MAA-ree |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Kumari
Kumari is the feminine of kumara and means a young girl, maiden or princess. It is a name of the goddess in her virgin form, honoured at Kanyakumari at India's southern tip, and in Nepal the Kumari is a young girl worshipped as a living goddess. In India Kumari is also widely used as a middle name or title for unmarried women.
Is Kumari a Hindu name?
Kumari refers to Devi as the eternal maiden; Kumari Puja, the worship of young girls as the goddess, is part of Navaratri in many regions.
How popular is Kumari?
Very common as a middle name; less so as a first name today.
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Spellings and variants of Kumari
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kumari mean?
Kumari means 'Young girl, maiden; princess'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kumari a Hindu name?
Kumari refers to Devi as the eternal maiden; Kumari Puja, the worship of young girls as the goddess, is part of Navaratri in many regions.
How do you pronounce Kumari?
Kumari is pronounced koo-MAA-ree.
Is Kumari a boy or girl name?
Kumari is usually a girl name.