Looking for a Hindu baby boy name starting with the letter K? Here are 104 Hindu boy names beginning with K, each with its meaning, including Kunal (Lotus), Karthik (Son of Lord Shiva), Krish (Short form of Krishna, black, dark).
Hindu names are usually rooted in Sanskrit. Many come from the names of gods and goddesses, the Vedas and the great epics, or from qualities such as courage, wisdom and devotion. Many families also consult the baby’s rashi or nakshatra, which suggests auspicious starting syllables, so it helps to have a long list for each letter.
Hindu boy names starting with K and their meanings
Kunal – Lotus
Karthik – Son of Lord Shiva
Krish – Short form of Krishna, black, dark
Kavi – Poet
Keshav – Another name of Lord Krishna
Kalyan – Auspicious
Kedar – A name of Lord Shiva
Kamal – Lotus
Kirtan – Singing praises
Keshava – One with beautiful hair
Kishan – Lord Krishna
Kaushik – A sage, name of a star
Kabir – Great, a saint poet
Kailash – Abode of Lord Shiva
Kairav – White lotus
Kalash – Sacred pot
Kalidas – Servant of Kali, great poet
Kalpesh – Lord of perfection
Kamalesh – Lord of lotus, Vishnu
Kamalnath – Lord Vishnu
Kanha – Lord Krishna
Kanishk – A great king
Kanwar – Prince
Kapil – A sage
Karan – Warrior, son of Kunti
Karnik – Balanced
Kartikeya – Son of Lord Shiva
Kashyap – A sage
Kaustubh – Jewel of Lord Vishnu
Kavan – Water, poem
Kavish – Lord Ganesha, poet
Keshavan – Lord Krishna
Ketan – Home, banner
Ketav – Lord of the banner
Keval – Only, absolute
Kiaan – Grace of God
Kinshuk – A red flower
Kirit – Crown
Kishore – Young
Koushal – Skill
Kripal – Merciful
Krishiv – Lord Krishna and Shiva
Krishnakant – Lord Krishna
Krishnam – Lord Krishna
Kritarth – Satisfied, accomplished
Kritik – A star
Kulbhushan – Ornament of the family
Kuldeep – Lamp of the family
Kumar – Prince, young
Kumaresh – Lord Kartikeya
Kundan – Pure gold
Kush – Son of Lord Rama
Kushagra – Sharp-minded
Kanak – Gold
Kanakraj – King of gold
Kanishka – A famous king
Kapish – Lord Hanuman
Karunesh – Lord of mercy
Kaushal – Clever, skilled
Kavin – Handsome
Keerthan – Singing praises
Khagesh – Lord of birds, Garuda
Kiran – Ray of light
Kirtivardhan – Increaser of fame
Kovidh – Wise
Krishang – Lord Krishna
Krishnadas – Servant of Krishna
Kritin – Skilled
Kshitij – Horizon
Kshitish – Lord of the earth
Kulin – Of a noble family
Kumud – Lotus
Kunjan – Garden
Kushal – Clever
Kuvam – Sun
Kalki – Tenth avatar of Vishnu
Kamlesh – Lord of the lotus
Kanad – An ancient sage
Kanhaiya – Lord Krishna
Kapeesh – Lord Hanuman
Karmesh – Lord of karma
Kavindra – King of poets
Keshab – Lord Krishna
Khushal – Happy
Kishlay – New leaf
Krishnendu – Lord Krishna
Kritish – Talented
Kshem – Welfare, safety
Kuber – God of wealth
Kulesh – Lord of the family
Kumarpal – Protector of the young
Kushant – Happy
Kaivalya – Liberation
Kalpit – Imagined
Kamdev – God of love
Kanishth – Youngest
Kartik – A Hindu month
Kashi – Holy city Varanasi
Kavyansh – Part of poetry
Krishav – Lord Krishna
Kanan – Forest
Kiritin – Arjuna, crowned one
Kshamya – Forgiving
Kanvar – Young prince
Tips for choosing the right name
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
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