Nepali boy name
Keshav name meaning
केशव
Say it: KE-shab/kesʌb/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #152
Meaning of Keshav
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 Keshav
A connection to Krishna or Vishnu sits alongside the meaning one with beautiful hair in Keshav. This Sanskrit name combines an image of beauty with a devotional association. Its six letters are pronounced KE-shab, a useful sound to try aloud when considering the spelling. Keshav is common at #152 among boy names in our sample. The finish in names ending in -av is a favourite in modern names such as Aarav and Pranav. Compare the spellings Keshab and Keshaw.
A favourite ending in modern names: Aarav, Pranav, Keshav, Madhav, Gaurav. More boy names ending in -av →
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Keshav at a glance
| Name | Keshav |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | केशव also केशाव, कशव |
| 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 | #152 among boy names (47 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 Keshav
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Keshav
- Keshav Kumar Budhathoki · b. 1943
Nepalese politician
- Keshav Prasad Mainali
Nepalese politician
- Keshav Shrestha · b. 1973
Nepalese chess player
- Keshav Prasad Badal
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Names that sound like Keshav
Keshav in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐾𑐱𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒹𑒬𑒫 |
| Bengali | কেশব |
| Gujarati | કેશવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑁂𑀰𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | keśav |
FAQ about the name Keshav
What is the meaning of Keshav?
Keshav means: One with beautiful hair; a name of Lord Krishna or Vishnu. (नेपालीमा: केशव)
Is Keshav a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Keshav in Nepali?
Keshav is written केशव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written केशाव or कशव.
How do you pronounce Keshav?
Keshav is pronounced KE-shab (IPA: /kesʌb/).
What is the origin of the name Keshav?
Keshav is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Keshav?
Keshav ranks #152 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Keshav?
Notable people named Keshav include Keshav Kumar Budhathoki (Nepalese politician); Keshav Prasad Mainali (Nepalese politician); Keshav Shrestha (Nepalese chess player).
What are other spellings of Keshav?
Other spellings of Keshav: Keshab, Keshaw, Kesab, Kesav.