Meaning & Origin
In Hindu mythology, Kumar refers to the young form of Lord Shiva. The name signifies being the son of a god, representing power, divinity, and protection.
Spiritual meaning
Represents the divine child within, signifying innocence, purity, and the potential for spiritual growth.
Language details
कुमार
Son, young man, boy
कुमार
बेटा, बालक, शिकारी
குமார்
ஆஹவன், ஆவண்
కుమార్
ఆదుదు, ఆదిది, ఆదేశ
Kumar
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Son of God
Kumar
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Son of God
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
koo-MAHR
/kʊˈmɑːr/
Lucky number
4
Lucky day
Tuesday
Lucky colors
Life path
8
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Rama is the name of a legendary king and the central figure in the ancient Indian epic "Ramayana". It became a symbol of righteousness and ideal kingship in Hindu culture.
Rama represents virtue, duty, wisdom, and self-discipline. He is an embodiment of dharma, or cosmic order and righteousness, in Hindu philosophy.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • The name Kumar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kumara', which is used to refer to various gods and goddesses in Hindu mythology, such as Lord Subrahmanya, Lord Kartikeya, and Lord Skanda.
Historical references
The ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, describes a young warrior named Kumar Kartikeya, who is the son of the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati. He is also known as Skanda or Kartikeya and is the leader of the celestial army of devas.
Unknown, likely pre-5th century BCE
Another reference to Kumar comes from the medieval Hindu text, the Puranas, which mentions a sage named Kumarila Bhatta who lived around the 7th century CE. He was a prominent philosopher and scholar in the Mimamsa school of Hindu thought, known for his work on the interpretation of Vedic texts.
7th century CE
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