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Kishoriकिशोरी

Kiśorī · traditionally used for girls

Young girl; young Rādhā

Kiśorī — 'a young girl'. Used especially of young Rādhā (Kiśorī-Rādhā) in Vaiṣṇava devotional contexts.

Starting sound and where it falls

Kishori 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: Rādhā (kiśorī epithet).

Cultural context

Evokes youthful grace, associated with young Rādhā in devotional tradition.

Used in: Pan-Indian

A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.

Common questions

What does the name Kishori mean?

Kishori (Kiśorī) is attested as “Young girl; young Rādhā.” Kiśorī — 'a young girl'. Used especially of young Rādhā (Kiśorī-Rādhā) in Vaiṣṇava devotional contexts.

Which nakshatra sound does Kishori fit?

Kishori 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 Kishori a girl's or a boy's name?

In our reviewed collection Kishori 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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