Indian name meaning
Kushal
♂ BoyKu·shal · 2 syllables
Skilful; clever; well-being
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| K | u | s | h | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
2 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 3 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Kushal carries the name number 2.
About the name Kushal
Kushal is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Skilful; clever; well-being.”
Spoken aloud it is Ku·shal — 2 syllables. Kushal turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kushal mean?
Kushal means “Skilful; clever; well-being.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kushal a boy or a girl name?
Kushal is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kushal?
Kushal is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kushal?
Kushal has 2 syllables and is said as Ku·shal.
What is the numerology number of the name Kushal?
In the Chaldean system, Kushal has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Kushal a common name in India?
Kushal appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Kushal?
For a sister to Kushal, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Karma all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kushal?
Eshal, Mishal, Nihal or Vishal share Kushal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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