Honor, Glory
Pronunciation: KEHSH-toh
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Keshto is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Honor". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: KEHSH-toh. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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केश्थो
Related to hair or Kesha (demon king)
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KEHSH-toh
IPA
kəˈʃtʰo
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
7
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name Keshto is derived from the Sanskrit word Kesha, which is the name of the demon king slain by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Krishna.
Historical Usage
According to the Mahabharata, Keshto was a brahmin sage who lived during the Mahabharata war era. He was a disciple of sage Vyasa and was known for his great knowledge and wisdom. During the war, Keshto was approached by Arjuna seeking his guidance and blessings. Keshto recognized Arjuna's divine form as the avatar of Lord Vishnu and blessed him with the passage to the divine realm of Indra after his death.
circa 4th century BCE
Keshto was also a king who ruled over the ancient Indian kingdom of Kalinga between the 3rd and 2nd century BCE. He was known for his justice and fair rule, and is mentioned in the Jataka tales as having provided refuge to the Buddha during his wanderings in India.
3rd-2nd century BCE
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Translations
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केश्थो
Related to hair or Kesha (demon king)
केष्ठो
Related to hair or Kesha
கேச்தோ
Related to hair or Kesha
కేష్ఠో
Related to hair or Kesha
Keshto
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Honor, Glory
Keshto
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Honor, Glory
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