Indian name meaning
Kailash
♂ BoyKai·lash · 2 syllables
The sacred mountain; the abode of Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| K | a | i | l | a | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
2 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Kailash carries the name number 7.
About the name Kailash
Kailash is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The sacred mountain; the abode of Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Kai·lash — 2 syllables. Kailash appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kailash mean?
Kailash means “The sacred mountain; the abode of Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kailash a boy or a girl name?
Kailash is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kailash?
Kailash is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kailash?
Kailash has 2 syllables and is said as Kai·lash.
What is the numerology number of the name Kailash?
In the Chaldean system, Kailash has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Kailash a common name in India?
Kailash appears 25 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Kailash?
For a sister to Kailash, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Renu all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kailash?
Yash, Aakash, Prakash or Avinash share Kailash's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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