Indian name meaning
Kaushalya
♀ GirlKau·shal·ya · 3 syllables
Skilful; the mother of Lord Rama
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Kosalya, Koshalya
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Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
The letters of Kaushalya add up to 23, which reduces to 5.
About the name Kaushalya
Kaushalya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Skilful; the mother of Lord Rama.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Kaushalya has the name number 5, “The Explorer.” It is also spelled Kosalya, Koshalya.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaushalya mean?
Kaushalya means “Skilful; the mother of Lord Rama.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kaushalya a boy or a girl name?
Kaushalya is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kaushalya?
Kaushalya is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Kaushalya?
In the Chaldean system, Kaushalya has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
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