Indian name meaning
Kusum
♀ GirlKu·sum · 2 syllables
A flower; blossom
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| K | u | s | u | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
2 + 6 + 3 + 6 + 4 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Kusum carries the name number 3.
About the name Kusum
Kusum is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A flower; blossom.”
Spoken aloud it is Ku·sum — 2 syllables. Kusum appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kusum mean?
Kusum means “A flower; blossom.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kusum a boy or a girl name?
Kusum is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kusum?
Kusum is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kusum?
Kusum has 2 syllables and is said as Ku·sum.
What is the numerology number of the name Kusum?
In the Chaldean system, Kusum has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Kusum a common name in India?
Kusum appears 24 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Kusum?
For a brother to Kusum, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kailash, Kalicharan, Kamal or Yuvan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kusum?
Tabassum, Kulsum, Anum or Erum share Kusum's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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