Indian name meaning
Kush
♂ BoyKush · 1 syllable
A son of Lord Rama; sacred grass
- 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 | u | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
2 + 6 + 3 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Kush carries the name number 7.
About the name Kush
Kush 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 son of Lord Rama; sacred grass.”
Spoken aloud it is Kush — 1 syllable. Kush 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 Kush mean?
Kush means “A son of Lord Rama; sacred grass.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kush a boy or a girl name?
Kush is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kush?
Kush is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kush?
Kush has 1 syllable and is said as Kush.
What is the numerology number of the name Kush?
In the Chaldean system, Kush has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Kush a common name in India?
Kush appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Kush?
For a sister to Kush, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Prabha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kush?
Aarush, Aayush, Piyush or Dhanush share Kush's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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