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KamanaHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Desire, Longing

Pronunciation: kuh-muh-nuh

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Name
Kamana
Meaning
Desire, Longing
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
kuh-muh-nuh
Lucky Number
4
4
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Kamana mean?

Kamana is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Desire". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: kuh-muh-nuh. Lucky number: 4. 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.

कामना

desire, longing, or love

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kuh-muh-nuh

IPA

/kɑːmənɑ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Kamana is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Desire. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

4

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

PinkRedGreen

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, artistic, and social.

Personality

Personality Traits

DesiringLongingCaringNurturingPatientDeterminedPersistent

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the inner longing and desire for spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Kamana holds a rich cultural significance in Hindu mythology. It is believed that the Hindu god of love and desire, Kamadeva, is the primary influence behind the name. The name evokes the sensual and passionate emotions often associated with love and longing in Hindu literature and art. Moreover, the name is also believed to bring wealth and prosperity, as it is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kam,' meaning to wish or desire.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Kamana signifies the deep longing and yearning for the divine within oneself. It represents the human desire to connect with the absolute and attain the ultimate state of enlightenment. The name also embodies the qualities of compassion, nurturing, and caring, reflecting the idea that true desire arises from a place of love and selflessness.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Kamana is a significant name in Hindu mythology, derived from the root word 'Kama'. It is associated with the god of desire, Kamadeva, who is believed to inspire love and desire in living beings. The name is also used in various Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Kamana is a goddess in the Hindu pantheon. The name Kamana carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Ancient India

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Kamana MararKamana RaoKamana Das

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

कामना

desire, longing, or love

🇮🇳Hindi

कामना

काम

🇮🇳Tamil

காமனா

காமம்

🇮🇳Telugu

కామన

కామము

🇮🇳Marathi

Kamana

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Desire, Longing

🇧🇩Bengali

Kamana

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Desire, Longing

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