👦 Kumar — Name Meaning & Origin

Kumar

“Prince; Son”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia
RashiMithun (Gemini)
NakshatraArdra (pada 1) · syllable “Ku”
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters5 · starts with K
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Kumar?

Kumar means "Prince; Son" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Kumar a boy or girl name?

Kumar is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Kumar from?

Kumar is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Kumar?

By its first syllable "Ku", Kumar belongs to Mithun (Gemini) rashi and Ardra nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Kumar?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Kumar adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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