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KamaleshHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lotus God

Pronunciation: kah-mah-LESH

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Name
Kamalesh
Meaning
Lotus God
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
kah-mah-LESH
Lucky Number
8
8
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Kamalesh mean?

Kamalesh is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lotus God". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: kah-mah-LESH. Lucky number: 8. 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.

कमलेश

God of Lotus

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kah-mah-LESH

IPA

/kəməˈlɛʃ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

8

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

RedGold

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturing, loving, and supportive individuals.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the divine presence and spiritual growth.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Kamalesh holds immense cultural significance in Hinduism as it connects to the revered symbol of the lotus flower. Lotus is a significant attribute of various Hindu deities including Lord Vishnu, Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Brahma. The lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and divine beauty. Thus, the name Kamalesh invokes an association with these divine qualities and ideas.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Kamalesh represents the quest for the divine within oneself. It inspires one to connect with the transcendental reality just as the lotus flower blooms in the muddy waters of a pond, yet maintains its purity and beauty. The name enhances one's spiritual journey by evoking a sense of reverence towards the divine and inspiring a deep sense of self-realization and self-improvement.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Kamalasila, a famous Buddhist scholar from Kashmir, is believed to have visited Tibet in the 8th century AD and established the monastic order of the Tibetan Buddhism known as the 'Gelugpa' or 'Yellow Hat' sect. He is known for his works on Buddhist philosophy, particularly in the areas of Madhyamaka and Tantra. --Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica --Time period: 8th Century AD --Context: Founder of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism

Kamalesh Chakraborty, a renowned Indian mathematician, was born on 14 December 1928 in Kolkata, India. He made significant contributions to group theory and representation theory, and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1974 for his work. His name 'Kamalesh' means 'lotus god', reflecting the reverence for the lotus flower in Hindu culture. --Reference: Indian Academy of Sciences --Time period: 20th Century --Context: Renowned Indian mathematician

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

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Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

कमलेश

God of Lotus

🇮🇳Hindi

कमलेश

कमल पर वसनेवाला

🇮🇳Tamil

கமலேஷ

கமலாவல்வர்

🇮🇳Telugu

కెమలేశ

కెమల పరిశీలుదు

🇮🇳Marathi

Kamalesh

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus God

🇧🇩Bengali

Kamalesh

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus God

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