Indian name meaning
Keshav
♂ BoyKe·shav · 2 syllables
A name of Lord Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| K | e | s | h | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
2 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 6 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Keshav carries the name number 4.
About the name Keshav
Keshav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Ke·shav — 2 syllables. Keshav turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keshav mean?
Keshav means “A name of Lord Krishna.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Keshav a boy or a girl name?
Keshav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Keshav?
Keshav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Keshav?
Keshav has 2 syllables and is said as Ke·shav.
What is the numerology number of the name Keshav?
In the Chaldean system, Keshav has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Keshav a common name in India?
Keshav appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Keshav?
For a sister to Keshav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Janhvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Keshav?
Raghav, Madhav, Vaibhav or Rishav share Keshav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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