Kishorकिशोर
Kiśora · traditionally used for boys
“Youth; young Kṛṣṇa”
Kiśora — 'a youth, an adolescent boy'. Used especially of the young Kṛṣṇa in Vraja-līlā contexts (kiśora-Kṛṣṇa).
Starting sound and where it falls
Kishor 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: Kṛṣṇa (kiśora-līlā).
Cultural context
Evokes youthful charm, associated with the young Kṛṣṇa of Vraja.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kishor mean?
Kishor (Kiśora) is attested as “Youth; young Kṛṣṇa.” Kiśora — 'a youth, an adolescent boy'. Used especially of the young Kṛṣṇa in Vraja-līlā contexts (kiśora-Kṛṣṇa).
Which nakshatra sound does Kishor fit?
Kishor 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 Kishor a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kishor 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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