Nepali boy name
Keshab name meaning
केशव
Say it: KE-shab/kesʌb/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #183
Meaning of Keshab
One with beautiful hair; a name of Lord Krishna or Vishnu.
नेपालीमा: केशव संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ सुन्दर कपाल भएको हुन्छ। यो भगवान् कृष्ण वा विष्णुको एक नाम हो।
About the name Keshab
Keshab combines the meaning one with beautiful hair with a direct connection to Lord Krishna or Vishnu. This Sanskrit-origin name has a gentle, devotional feeling that may appeal to parents seeking both a descriptive meaning and a deity link. Pronounced KE-shab, its six letters form a compact name with emphasis at the start. Keshab is common, ranking #183 among boy names in our sample. Consider Keshav and Kesab for alternate spellings, or Madhab if you enjoy the rhyming finish.
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Keshab at a glance
| Name | Keshab |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | केशव also केशब, केस्हब |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #183 among boy names (36 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.
Other spellings of Keshab
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Keshab
- Keshab Prasad Badal · b. 1948
Nepalese politician
- Keshab R. Rajbhandari
Nepali botanist
- Keshab Kumar Budhathoki
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Keshab Thapa
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Names that sound like Keshab
Keshab in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐾𑐱𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒹𑒬𑒫 |
| Bengali | কেশব |
| Gujarati | કેશવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑁂𑀰𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | keśav |
FAQ about the name Keshab
What is the meaning of Keshab?
Keshab means: One with beautiful hair; a name of Lord Krishna or Vishnu. (नेपालीमा: केशव)
Is Keshab a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Keshab in Nepali?
Keshab is written केशव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written केशब or केस्हब.
How do you pronounce Keshab?
Keshab is pronounced KE-shab (IPA: /kesʌb/).
What is the origin of the name Keshab?
Keshab is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Keshab?
Keshab ranks #183 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Keshab?
Notable people named Keshab include Keshab Prasad Badal (Nepalese politician); Keshab R. Rajbhandari (Nepali botanist); Keshab Kumar Budhathoki (Member of Parliament of Nepal).
What are other spellings of Keshab?
Other spellings of Keshab: Keshav, Keshaw, Kesab, Kesav.