Indian name meaning
Kesar
⚥ UnisexKe·sar · 2 syllables
Saffron; a fragrant flower
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Keshar
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| K | e | s | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
2 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Kesar carries the name number 4.
About the name Kesar
Kesar is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Saffron; a fragrant flower.”
Spoken aloud it is Ke·sar — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Keshar; both spellings are the same name. Kesar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kesar mean?
Kesar means “Saffron; a fragrant flower.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kesar a boy or a girl name?
Kesar is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kesar?
Kesar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kesar?
Kesar has 2 syllables and is said as Ke·sar.
What are the other spellings of Kesar?
Kesar is also commonly spelled Keshar. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Kesar?
In the Chaldean system, Kesar has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Kesar a common name in India?
Kesar appears 8 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Kesar?
For a sibling to Kesar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kailash, Kalawati or Hasini all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kesar?
Rukhsar, Kausar, Afsar or Nisar share Kesar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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