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Kumara

Little Lord

koo-MAH-rah/kʊmɑːr/

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Lucky #
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Male)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

The name Kumara is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kumara' which means 'Little Lord'. In Hindu mythology, Kumara is the name of various gods and heroes, including the son of Shiva and Parvati, and the god of war, Kartikeya.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes divine grace and strength.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

कुमार

Younger brother, son, prince, god

🇮🇳Hindi

कुमार

कुमार का नाम

🇮🇳Tamil

குமார

குமார்

🇮🇳Telugu

కుమార

కేశవోద్ధుదు, ఆశీశ్యేహోద్ధుదు

🇮🇳Marathi

Kumara

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Little Lord

🇧🇩Bengali

Kumara

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Little Lord

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

koo-MAH-rah

/kʊmɑːr/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

(Saturday)

Lucky colors

Red

Life path

1

Lucky stone

(Ruby)

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Kumara holds significant cultural significance in Hinduism, especially as a title for certain deities and heroes. For instance, Kartikeya, also known as Lord Murugan or Subramaniam, is a major deity in the Hindu pantheon, particularly revered in the South Indian regions of India and in Sri Lanka. He is considered the god of war, love, and fertility, and the leader of the divine armies, protecting them from evil forces.

In a spiritual context, the name Kumara signifies the divine child or the representation of innocence, purity, and youthfulness. It evokes the idea of the divinity present within all of us, as a divine spark that resides in each one of us, especially within the young, innocent and pure hearted. The name also signifies the potential for growth and transformation, just as a child grows into an adult, which is a common theme in Hinduism and many other spiritual traditions. Additionally, the name can be seen as a reminder of the eternal aspect of the divine, which remains youthful, vibrant and full of energy, regardless of the passing of time.

Historical references

Kumara is a name of the god Skanda, also known as Kartikeya or Murugan. He is the god of war and is considered the commander-in-chief of the army of the gods. Time period: 1st millennium BCE Context: Skanda Purana, a Hindu scripture dedicated to the god Skanda.

Notable people with this name

Kumar Sanu

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