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Kuntiकुन्ती

Kuntī · traditionally used for girls

Mother of the Pāṇḍavas

Also called Pṛthā; wife of Pāṇḍu and mother of Yudhiṣṭhira, Bhīma, Arjuna, and Karṇa.

Starting sound and where it falls

Kunti 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: Kuntī (Mbh).

Cultural context

Recalls Kunti, devoted mother of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata.

Used in: Pan-Indian

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

Common questions

What does the name Kunti mean?

Kunti (Kuntī) is attested as “Mother of the Pāṇḍavas.” Also called Pṛthā; wife of Pāṇḍu and mother of Yudhiṣṭhira, Bhīma, Arjuna, and Karṇa.

Which nakshatra sound does Kunti fit?

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

In our reviewed collection Kunti 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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