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KailasamHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Mount Kailash Abode

Pronunciation: kī-lā-səm

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Name

Kailasam

Meaning

Mount Kailash Abode

Origin

Sanskrit

Religion

Hindu

Language

Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali

Gender

Male

Pronunciation

kī-lā-səm

Lucky Number

(Saturday)

Lucky Day

Sanskrit

Origin

Male

Gender

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What does Kailasam mean?

Kailasam is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Mount Kailash Abode". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: kī-lā-səm. Lucky number: 2. 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.

केयलास

God of mountains, lord of Kailash

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kī-lā-səm

IPA

kē.jā.l̪ās

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Kailasam is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Mount Kailash Abode. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

SilverWhite

Lucky Stone

(Lapis Lazuli)

Life Path Number

Numerology meaning: Individuals with this name are known for their versatility, resourcefulness, and adaptability.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Connection to the divine and spiritual growth.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Kailasam" holds great cultural significance as it represents the spiritual and religious center for millions of Hindu and Buddhist followers worldwide, with Mount Kailash being the site of numerous legends, myths, and folklore.

In Hinduism, the name "Kailasam" is deeply rooted in spirituality, referring to the abode of Lord Shiva and his supreme consort Parvati. It signifies the ultimate goal of reaching the highest form of consciousness and attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. The pilgrimage to this sacred place is believed to wash away past sins and purify the soul.

Historical Usage

Historical References

According to Hindu mythology, Mount Kailash is the residence of the god Shiva and his consort Parvati. This sacred mountain is located in the western Himalayas, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Ancient (exact dates unknown)

The name 'Kailasam' is also given to various temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly in South India. One such temple is the Kailasanatha Temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, which was built during the Pallava dynasty (6th to 9th centuries CE).

6th to 9th centuries CE

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

केयलास

God of mountains, lord of Kailash

🇮🇳Hindi

केयलास

केयाल (Keyāl) - स (S) केयाल (Keyāl) - केय (Key) + आल (Āl) - आल (Āl) Key: mountain, hill Lord of

🇮🇳Tamil

கேயலாசம்

கேயல் (Keyal) - அஸம் (Aasam) கேயல் (Keyal) - கேய (Key) + ல் (L) + ள (ḻ) + ல் (L) + ம் (M) கேய (Key) - கேயல் (Keyal) - mountain ல் (L) - அலம் (Aalam) - world ம் (M) - மாசம் (Māsam) - abode The lord of mountains and the world

🇮🇳Telugu

కేయళశమ్

కేయే (Keyē) - శమ్ (Śamḥ) కేయే (Keyē) - కే (Key) + ే (ē) కే (Key) - కేయళ (Keyaḷa) - mountain శమ్ (Śamḥ) - శాశనే (Śāśanaṃe) - lord The lord of mountains

🇮🇳Marathi

Kailasam

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Mount Kailash Abode

🇧🇩Bengali

Kailasam

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Mount Kailash Abode