Nepali boy name
Kailash name meaning
कैलाश
Say it: KAI-lash/kʌilaːs/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #244
Meaning of Kailash
Mount Kailash; the sacred Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva.
नेपालीमा: कैलाश हिमालयमा रहेको पवित्र पर्वतको नाम हो। यो पर्वत भगवान् शिवको निवासस्थान मानिन्छ र अत्यन्त पूजनीय छ।
About the name Kailash
Kailash brings a mountain connection into a child’s name. It refers to Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva, so its meaning carries both a sense of place and a devotional feeling. This seven-letter Sanskrit name is pronounced KAI-lash, opening clearly and ending with a soft sh sound. It is common, ranking #244 among boy names in our sample. Parents comparing sounds can explore Kalash and Kamlesh, while Prakash offers a rhyming alternative.
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Kailash at a glance
| Name | Kailash |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | कैलाश also कैलश, कैलाष |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Buddhist tradition |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #244 among boy names (25 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Kailash
- Kailash Nath Kasudhan
Nepalese politician
- Kailash Raj Pokhrel
Nepalese diplomat
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Himal♂हिमालSnowy mountain
- Sailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Shailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Shekhar♂शेखरCrest, peak, summit
- Shailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Kedar♂केदारMountain field or meadow
- Parbat♂पर्वतMountain
- Sailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Giri♂गिरीMountain or hill
- Shikhar♂शिखरPeak, summit, mountain top
- Himalaya♂हिमालयAbode of snow
- Himali♂♀हिमालीOf the Himalaya
Names that sound like Kailash
Kailash in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐿𑐮𑐵𑐱 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒻𑒪𑒰𑒬 |
| Bengali | কৈলাশ |
| Gujarati | કૈલાશ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑁃𑀮𑀸𑀰 |
| IAST romanization | kailāś |
FAQ about the name Kailash
What is the meaning of Kailash?
Kailash means: Mount Kailash; the sacred Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva. (नेपालीमा: कैलाश पर्वत)
Is Kailash a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Kailash in Nepali?
Kailash is written कैलाश in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written कैलश or कैलाष.
How do you pronounce Kailash?
Kailash is pronounced KAI-lash (IPA: /kʌilaːs/).
What is the origin of the name Kailash?
Kailash is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Kailash?
Kailash ranks #244 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Kailash?
Notable people named Kailash include Kailash Nath Kasudhan (Nepalese politician); Kailash Raj Pokhrel (Nepalese diplomat).