Kushalकुशल
Kuśala · traditionally used for boys
“Auspicious; skilled; well”
That which is auspicious, proper, prosperous; also skilled, expert, or in good health.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kushal 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 wellbeing, skill, and auspiciousness in everyday Sanskrit usage.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kushal mean?
Kushal (Kuśala) is attested as “Auspicious; skilled; well.” That which is auspicious, proper, prosperous; also skilled, expert, or in good health.
Which nakshatra sound does Kushal fit?
Kushal 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 Kushal a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kushal 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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