Kamakshiकामाक्षी
Kāmākṣī · traditionally used for girls
“Lustful-eyed; Pārvatī epithet”
'She of love-filled eyes'; an epithet of the Goddess (Devī/Pārvatī); the principal deity of the Kāñcīpuram Kāmākṣī Amman temple.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kamakshi begins with Ka — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ka open Mrigashira pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Kāmākṣī of Kāñcīpuram (Lalitā-sahasranāma nāma 62).
Cultural context
Honors Goddess Kamakshi, worshipped at Kanchipuram as a form of Parvati.
Used in: Tamil, South Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kamakshi mean?
Kamakshi (Kāmākṣī) is attested as “Lustful-eyed; Pārvatī epithet.” 'She of love-filled eyes'; an epithet of the Goddess (Devī/Pārvatī); the principal deity of the Kāñcīpuram Kāmākṣī Amman temple.
Which nakshatra sound does Kamakshi fit?
Kamakshi begins with the sound Ka, which opens Mrigashira pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Kamakshi a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kamakshi is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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