Indian name meaning
Kokila
♀ GirlKo·ki·la · 3 syllables
The koel; the sweet-voiced cuckoo
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| K | o | k | i | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
2 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Kokila carries the name number 7.
About the name Kokila
Kokila is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The koel; the sweet-voiced cuckoo.”
Spoken aloud it is Ko·ki·la — 3 syllables. Kokila is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kokila mean?
Kokila means “The koel; the sweet-voiced cuckoo.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kokila a boy or a girl name?
Kokila is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kokila?
Kokila is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kokila?
Kokila has 3 syllables and is said as Ko·ki·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Kokila?
In the Chaldean system, Kokila has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Kokila a common name in India?
Kokila appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Kokila?
For a brother to Kokila, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kailash, Kalicharan, Kamal or Darsh all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kokila?
Nila, Sharmila, Nithila or Urmila share Kokila's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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