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Kamakya

Goddess of desire

kah-MAH-kah-yahkɑməkjɑ

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6
Lucky #
Sunday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

In Hindu mythology, Kamakya is the name of a goddess, often depicted holding a lotus in each hand. She represents desire and is believed to grant wishes. Her name is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Kama’, meaning desire, and ‘Kya’, meaning Goddess.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes the power of desire and manifestation.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

कामक्या

Desire, Passion, Love

🇮🇳Hindi

कामक्या

काम (Desire) + क्या (She who, Fulfiller)

🇮🇳Tamil

காமக்யா

காமம் (Desire) + க்யா (She who, Fulfiller)

🇮🇳Telugu

కామక్యా

కామ (Desire) + క్యా (She who, Fulfiller)

🇮🇳Marathi

Kamakya

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of desire

🇧🇩Bengali

Kamakya

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of desire

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

kah-MAH-kah-yah

kɑməkjɑ

Lucky number

6

Lucky day

Sunday

Lucky colors

RedPink

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Rose Quartz

Cultural & Spiritual notes

In the Hindu culture, Kamakya is often venerated and worshiped in various parts of India, especially in states like Assam, Tripura, and West Bengal. She is also considered an important goddess in the Shakti tradition, where deities are predominantly female goddesses. Her story is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and has influenced art, music, and literature over centuries.

In spiritual terms, Kamakya represents the power of desire and attraction. She is believed to fulfill the deepest desires of her devotees, helping them to overcome bindings of maya (illusion), and ultimately, achieve self-realization. Her significance lies in her role as a manifestation of the divine potency or shakti, which is an integral part of the Hindu concept of godhead.

Historical references

Kamakya is an important goddess in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism, often identified with the Goddess Kali or Tara. She is believed to have originated in the eastern Indian state of Assam, where she is still worshipped in temples.

Medieval period (11th to 16th centuries)

Kamakya is also known as Kamrupaswani, Kamakhya Devi, or Kamakhya Mata. She is believed to have a yoni pitha (sacred vaginal symbol) and is associated with fertility, sexuality, and motherhood.

Ancient to Medieval periods

Notable people with this name

Aishwarya Rai BachchanMadhuri DixitKajol

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Variations & related names

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