Nabakumar
Nabakumar is a Hindu boy name of Bengali, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “New prince; young boy”.
| Meaning | New prince; young boy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bengali, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | নবকুমার |
| Pronunciation | NOH-boh-koo-mar |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Nabakumar
Nabakumar is the Bengali form of Sanskrit Navakumara: nava means 'new' and kumara 'prince' or 'young boy'. Bengali pronunciation turns the v into b, as in many Bengali names. The name is well known in Bengal through Nabakumar, the hero of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Kapalkundala. It is a traditional name, used more by older generations than for babies today.
Is Nabakumar a Hindu name?
Nabakumar is a Hindu name. Kumara is also an epithet of Kartikeya, though the name is usually understood simply as 'young prince'.
How popular is Nabakumar?
A traditional Bengali name, now uncommon for newborns.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nabakumar mean?
Nabakumar means 'New prince; young boy'. It is of Bengali, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Nabakumar a Hindu name?
Nabakumar is a Hindu name. Kumara is also an epithet of Kartikeya, though the name is usually understood simply as 'young prince'.
How do you pronounce Nabakumar?
Nabakumar is pronounced NOH-boh-koo-mar.
Is Nabakumar a boy or girl name?
Nabakumar is usually a boy name.