Kusumकुसुम
Kusuma · traditionally used for girls
“Flower; blossom”
General Sanskrit word for a flower or blossom; symbolises beauty and tenderness.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kusum 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 a flower's tender beauty, a gentle classical image.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kusum mean?
Kusum (Kusuma) is attested as “Flower; blossom.” General Sanskrit word for a flower or blossom; symbolises beauty and tenderness.
Which nakshatra sound does Kusum fit?
Kusum 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 Kusum a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kusum 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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