Kumudकुमुद
Kumud · traditionally used for boys
“Night-blooming white lotus”
White water-lily that blooms by moonlight, symbolising purity and beauty.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kumud 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: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the moonlit white water-lily, a symbol of purity and quiet beauty.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kumud mean?
Kumud (Kumud) is attested as “Night-blooming white lotus.” White water-lily that blooms by moonlight, symbolising purity and beauty.
Which nakshatra sound does Kumud fit?
Kumud 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 Kumud a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kumud 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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