Indian name meaning
Kumar
♂ BoyKu·mar · 2 syllables
A young prince; a name of Kartikeya
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| K | u | m | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
2 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Kumar carries the name number 6.
About the name Kumar
Kumar 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 young prince; a name of Kartikeya.”
Spoken aloud it is Ku·mar — 2 syllables. Kumar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kumar mean?
Kumar means “A young prince; a name of Kartikeya.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kumar a boy or a girl name?
Kumar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kumar?
Kumar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kumar?
Kumar has 2 syllables and is said as Ku·mar.
What is the numerology number of the name Kumar?
In the Chaldean system, Kumar has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Kumar a common name in India?
Kumar appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Kumar?
For a sister to Kumar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Yamini all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kumar?
Umar, Rajkumar, Amar or Ramkumar share Kumar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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