Kirtimanकीर्तिमान्
Kīrtimān · traditionally used for boys
“Possessing fame; glorious”
Kīrtimān — 'possessing fame'. Eldest son of Vasudeva and Devakī, killed at birth by Kaṃsa (Bhāgavata 10.1).
Starting sound and where it falls
Kirtiman begins with Ki — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ki open Mrigashira pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Kīrtimān (Vasudeva's son).
Cultural context
Evokes glory and fame, honoring Vasudeva and Devakī's firstborn son.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kirtiman mean?
Kirtiman (Kīrtimān) is attested as “Possessing fame; glorious.” Kīrtimān — 'possessing fame'. Eldest son of Vasudeva and Devakī, killed at birth by Kaṃsa (Bhāgavata 10.1).
Which nakshatra sound does Kirtiman fit?
Kirtiman begins with the sound Ki, which opens Mrigashira pada 4. 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 Kirtiman a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kirtiman 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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