Kulishकुलिश
Kuliśa · traditionally used for boys
“Thunderbolt; Indra's vajra”
Thunderbolt weapon of Indra, synonymous with vajra; signifies irresistible power.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kulish begins with Ku — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ku open Ardra 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: Indra (epithet).
Cultural context
Evokes Indra's thunderbolt, a symbol of irresistible power.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kulish mean?
Kulish (Kuliśa) is attested as “Thunderbolt; Indra's vajra.” Thunderbolt weapon of Indra, synonymous with vajra; signifies irresistible power.
Which nakshatra sound does Kulish fit?
Kulish begins with the sound Ku, which opens Ardra 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 Kulish a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kulish 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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