Indian name meaning
Kasturi
♀ GirlKas·tu·ri · 3 syllables
Musk; a sweet fragrance
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| K | a | s | t | u | r | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Kasturi carries the name number 1.
About the name Kasturi
Kasturi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Musk; a sweet fragrance.”
Spoken aloud it is Kas·tu·ri — 3 syllables. Kasturi turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kasturi mean?
Kasturi means “Musk; a sweet fragrance.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kasturi a boy or a girl name?
Kasturi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kasturi?
Kasturi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kasturi?
Kasturi has 3 syllables and is said as Kas·tu·ri.
What is the numerology number of the name Kasturi?
In the Chaldean system, Kasturi has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Kasturi a common name in India?
Kasturi appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Kasturi?
For a brother to Kasturi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kailash, Kalicharan, Kamal or Rohan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kasturi?
Gauri, Pankhuri, Madhuri or Vetri share Kasturi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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