Kusum
Kusum is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Flower, blossom”.
| Meaning | Flower, blossom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कुसुम |
| Pronunciation | koo-SOOM |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kusum
Kusum is a Sanskrit word for a flower or bloom, used widely in classical poetry. It is also the name of the kusum tree (Schleichera oleosa), and the related kusumbha is safflower. The name was especially fashionable in India in the mid-twentieth century and is now often heard as a mother's or grandmother's name. It also forms compounds such as Kusumlata, 'flowering vine'.
Is Kusum a Hindu name?
Kusum has no specific deity link, but flowers are central to Hindu worship as offerings, which gives the name a gentle devotional feel. It is used by Hindu, Jain and some Sikh families.
How popular is Kusum?
Well known across North India and Nepal, more common among older generations today.
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Spellings and variants of Kusum
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kusum mean?
Kusum means 'Flower, blossom'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kusum a Hindu name?
Kusum has no specific deity link, but flowers are central to Hindu worship as offerings, which gives the name a gentle devotional feel. It is used by Hindu, Jain and some Sikh families.
How do you pronounce Kusum?
Kusum is pronounced koo-SOOM.
Is Kusum a boy or girl name?
Kusum is usually a girl name.