Nepali boy name
Kumar name meaning
कुमार
Say it: ku-MAAR/kumaːr/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #167
Meaning of Kumar
Prince, son or young boy; also an epithet of Kartikeya.
नेपालीमा: कुमार संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ राजकुमार, छोरा वा युवा केटो हुन्छ। यो कार्तिकेयको एक उपनाम पनि हो।
About the name Kumar
Kumar combines the meanings prince, son and young boy with a connection to Kartikeya, for whom it is an epithet. The Sanskrit name therefore offers both a royal feeling and a deity connection. Its five letters are pronounced ku-MAAR, moving from a light opening to a longer, emphasized finish. Kumar is common at #167 among boy names in our sample. You could compare the similar sounds of Kamal and Kedar, or the longer rhyme Rajkumar.
Meaning drafted with AI assistance and under editorial review. Spotted a mistake?
Kumar at a glance
| Name | Kumar |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | कुमार also कुमर, कूमार |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #167 among boy names (41 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 Kumar
- Hari Kumar Rimal · b. 1987
Nepalese athlete
- Kumar Basnet · b. 1943
Nepalese singer
- Kumar Khadka
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Kumar Nagarkoti · b. 1974
Nepalese writer
- Kumar Paudel
Nepalese conservationist
- Anil Kumar Lakhe · b. 1985
badminton player
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Dilip♂दिलीपProtector of Delhi
- Naresh♂नरेशLord of men
- Rajendra♂राजेन्द्रKing of kings
- Devendra♂देवेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Janak♂जनकFather or progenitor
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Mahendra♂महेन्द्रGreat Indra
Names that sound like Kumar
- Kumari♂♀कुमारीMaiden or young girl
- Kamar♂कमरThe moon, bright and beautiful
- Kamal♂कमलLotus flower
- Kedar♂केदारMountain field or meadow
- Kunal♂कुनालA type of bird with beautiful eyes
- Kuber♂कुबेरGod of wealth and treasurer of the gods
- Komal♂♀कोमलSoft, tender and delicate
- Kumud♂♀कुमुदWhite water lily or lotus that blooms at night
- Khuman♂खुमान
- Kumba♂कुम्बाPitcher or water pot
- Kumod♂कुमोदWater lily, that which delights the earth
- Kumraj♂कुमराजProbably a variant of Kumar Raj
Kumar in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐸𑐩𑐵𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒳𑒧𑒰𑒩 |
| Bengali | কুমার |
| Gujarati | કુમાર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀼𑀫𑀸𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | kumār |
FAQ about the name Kumar
What is the meaning of Kumar?
Kumar means: Prince, son or young boy; also an epithet of Kartikeya. (नेपालीमा: राजकुमार, कुमार)
Is Kumar a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Kumar in Nepali?
Kumar is written कुमार in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written कुमर or कूमार.
How do you pronounce Kumar?
Kumar is pronounced ku-MAAR (IPA: /kumaːr/).
What is the origin of the name Kumar?
Kumar is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Kumar?
Kumar ranks #167 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Kumar?
Notable people named Kumar include Hari Kumar Rimal (Nepalese athlete); Kumar Basnet (Nepalese singer); Kumar Khadka (Member of Parliament of Nepal).