Indian name meaning
Kishore
♂ BoyKi·sho·re · 3 syllables
A youth; a young one
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Kishor
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| K | i | s | h | o | r | e |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 2 + 5 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Kishore carries the name number 7.
About the name Kishore
Kishore 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 youth; a young one.”
Spoken aloud it is Ki·sho·re — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Kishor; both spellings are the same name. Kishore turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kishore mean?
Kishore means “A youth; a young one.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kishore a boy or a girl name?
Kishore is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kishore?
Kishore is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kishore?
Kishore has 3 syllables and is said as Ki·sho·re.
What are the other spellings of Kishore?
Kishore is also commonly spelled Kishor. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Kishore?
In the Chaldean system, Kishore has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Kishore a common name in India?
Kishore appears 13 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Kishore?
For a sister to Kishore, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Seema all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kishore?
Theodore share Kishore's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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