Keshavकेशव
Keśava · traditionally used for boys
“Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa epithet; long-haired”
Having long or handsome hair; slayer of Keśin demon; pervasive Vaiṣṇava epithet of Kṛṣṇa.
Starting sound and where it falls
Keshav begins with Ke — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ke open Punarvasu pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
A beloved epithet of Krishna, evoking beauty, charm and divine grace.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Keshav mean?
Keshav (Keśava) is attested as “Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa epithet; long-haired.” Having long or handsome hair; slayer of Keśin demon; pervasive Vaiṣṇava epithet of Kṛṣṇa.
Which nakshatra sound does Keshav fit?
Keshav begins with the sound Ke, which opens Punarvasu pada 1. 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 Keshav a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Keshav is traditionally used for boys.
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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