Meaning & Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Kasturi’, Kasthuri is a term used to denote the color saffron. In Hindu mythology, the color represents purity, enlightenment, and wisdom. The term is also associated with the goddess Parvati and the sacred thread worn by Hindu men.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and wisdom.
Language details
कस्थूरि
कस्तूरिका, कस्तूरिलोक, सुगन्धिता, विशदा, शोधना, कालरत्न
कस्थूरी
कस्तूर, सफेद, सुगन्धिता, शोधना
கச்துரி
காலரத்னி, கலைப்பிரியம், கோலம், ஆத்மவிஷயம், அவ்வியம், அகத்தியம்
కస్తూరి
కస్తూరము, సఫెద, సుగంధితమ, శోధనమ, పూజజీళము
Kasthuri
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Saffron in color
Kasthuri
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Saffron in color
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kahs-too-ree
/kəst̪uːrɪ/
Lucky number
4
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Turquoise
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Kasthuri holds cultural importance in Hindu traditions, particularly in the context of saffron, a vibrant hue intimately linked to Indian culture. The color saffron is used extensively in rituals, festivals, clothing, and artwork. For instance, the flag of India has three horizontal stripes, with the middle one being saffron, representing courage, sacrifice, and the spirit of renunciation.
The name Kasthuri holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism. Saffron is a sacred color that signifies purity, enlightenment, and wisdom. In Hindu mythology, Parvati, the sacred consort of Lord Shiva, is often depicted wearing saffron-colored clothes. Likewise, Hindu men wear the sacred thread (known as the janeu or업데이트 런 makeshwar) that crosses their chest, around their upper arm and behind the left shoulder. The thread is soaked in the water of a sacred river, such as the Ganga, then tied by a priest in the presence of flames - symbolizing the connection of the devotee to their deity and observance of their dharma. The thread is also colored saffron.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • The name Kasthuri appears in various Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. It is also associated with the Kalaratri form of the Goddess Kali, who is known to purify and protect her devotees.
Historical references
Historical records show that Kasthuri was a famous queen of the Chola dynasty in the 11th century. The name Kasthuri carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Medieval Chola period
Notable people with this name
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