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KadambHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lotus tree

Pronunciation: kah-dahm

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Name
Kadamb
Meaning
Lotus tree
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
kah-dahm
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Kadamb mean?

Kadamb is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lotus tree". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: kah-dahm. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

कदम्ब

Lotus seed

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kah-dahm

IPA

/kədəmˈb/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Kadamb is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Lotus tree. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

RedGreen

Lucky Stone

Coral

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, self-expression, and artistic.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents purity, strength, and connection to nature.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Saraswati" is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word meaning 'flowing river'. In Hindu culture, Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, learning, and wisdom.
Saraswati is considered as the divine patron of arts, learning and wisdom. Students often pray to Saraswati for success and knowledge in their studies.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name 'Kadamb' is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. In Hindu mythology, the lotus seed is considered a symbol of creation and purity, and is often used in rituals and ceremonies. The Kadamba tree is also associated with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Kadamba Dynasty ruled the Deccan region of India from 345 to 565 AD. The name Kadamb carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Gupta Empire to Chalukya Empire

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

RajinikanthAkshay KumarPrabhas

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

कदम्ब

Lotus seed

🇮🇳Hindi

कदम्ब

कदम्ब

🇮🇳Tamil

கடம்பம்

கடம்பம்

🇮🇳Telugu

కదేమబ్

కదేమబ్

🇮🇳Marathi

Kadamb

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus tree

🇧🇩Bengali

Kadamb

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus tree

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