Khemखेम
Khema · traditionally used for boys
“Safety; peace; well-being”
Pali/Prakrit form of Sanskrit Kṣema. Pali Khema = 'safe; calm; Nibbāna' (PTS Dict). Borne by King Khema (Bodhisattva in Kakusandha Buddha's time), Khemā Therī (chief female disciple of Buddha in wisdom).
Starting sound and where it falls
Khem begins with Khe — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Khe open Shravana 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: Khemā Therī (foremost female disciple).
Cultural context
Evokes peace and safety, a name carried by respected Buddhist teachers.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Khem mean?
Khem (Khema) is attested as “Safety; peace; well-being.” Pali/Prakrit form of Sanskrit Kṣema. Pali Khema = 'safe; calm; Nibbāna' (PTS Dict). Borne by King Khema (Bodhisattva in Kakusandha Buddha's time), Khemā Therī (chief female disciple of Buddha in wisdom).
Which nakshatra sound does Khem fit?
Khem begins with the sound Khe, which opens Shravana 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 Khem a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Khem 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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