89 Hindi Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kiaan	Boy	God's grace; Being; Existence; Essence".
Kal	Boy	The strong one; Freeman; Tomorrow
Kamal	Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Keshav	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Kairav	Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Kavi	Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Kavish	Boy	King of poets; Lord Ganesha
Kiyaan	Boy	Royal; Kingship
Kanen	Boy	Guide; A friend
Kailash	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal

Karan	Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Kush	Boy	Sacred grass
Kavan	Boy	Poem and water; Handsome
Kushal	Boy	Skilled; Experienced; Intelligent
Kartik	Boy	One who bestows power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month; The constellation of the Pleiades
Krishay	Boy	Black; Dark
Kaaliyah	Unisex	Dark kind of sandalwood; A dark snake living in Yamuna river; Exceeding
Kamaal	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Kanishk	Boy	An ancient king; To love; To fulfill
Kishan	Boy	Black; Dark

Kahan	Unisex	Priest; Cathan's son; Lamp; Light
Keval	Boy	The only; Mere; Simply; Blacksmith
Kovid	Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Expert
Kartikeya	Boy	Son of Lord Shiva; The constellation of the Pleiades; To cut or divide
Kumar	Boy	Boy; Son
Krunal	Boy	One who is a Constant Companion; Compassionate; Kind to others
Kailas	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Khush	Boy	Joyful; Happy
Kashyap	Boy	Name of a sage; Turtle; Tortoise
Kaushal	Boy	He who is clever; Skill; Cleverness; Experience

Keshava	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Kaustubh	Boy	A jewel worn by Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu's precious pearl; A celebrated jewel obtained from the churning of the ocean
Kalyan	Boy	Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious
Karm	Boy	Fate; Garden
Kedar	Boy	Strong; Meadow; Dark; Mountain
Kethan	Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins; Constable of a castle; Captain
Kapil	Boy	Name of a sage; Reddish brown
Kartar	Boy	Master; Creator
Kriday	Boy	Kind-hearted; Compassionate; Playful
Kunal	Boy	Lotus

Kaushik	Boy	Descendant of Kusha; Encased; Sheathed; Coming from an owl; Silken
Khushal	Boy	Happy; Merry; Prosperous; Clever; Intelligent
Ketan	Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins
Kamin	Boy	Filled with joy; Lovers; Chimney; Fireplace; Caraway; Stone
Kishore	Boy	Colt
Kapish	Boy	Lord Hanuman; Monkey god
Kanwar	Boy	Prince; Heir to thrown; Royal Descendant
Kapoor	Boy	Camphor
Kartavya	Boy	Responsible; Dutiful; Devoted; Obedient; Compliant in work and duties
Kisan	Boy	Farmer

Konark	Boy	Sun corner; Sun angle
Kousik	Boy	Sentiment of Love and affection
Kritagya	Boy	A Grateful Person; Thankful; Appreciative; One who is obliged
Kalam	Boy	Dove; Pen; A painter's brush; Style of painting
Kalash	Boy	Pot; Pitcher
Kamalendra	Boy	The King of Lotus, or the King among lotus flowers
Kamalesh	Boy	Lord of Lotus
Kamlesh	Boy	Lord of Lotus
Karna	Boy	Ear
Kesava	Girl	Name of Krishna; Saffron

Keshavi	Girl	Lord Krishna
Ketu	Boy	Lord Shiva: form; Banner; Leader; Mark
Kewal	Boy	Only; Sole; Unique
Kirtenya	Boy	One who is worthy of praise
Kishor	Boy	Colt
Kowshik	Boy	Name of a sage; Descendent of Kusha
Krishanu	Boy	Fire
Krishna-kumar	Boy	Young prince Krishna
Krishnendu	Boy	Lord Krishna; Moon
Kritanta	Unisex	Name of Lord Yama; Bringing to the end

Kritin	Boy	Satisfied; Contented; Happy; Successful; Competent; Able; Wise; Skillful; Done his work; Gained his end; Become successful
Krivi	Boy	Doing; Performing
Krutarth	Boy	Having gained one's object; Successful; Satisfied; Happy; Contented
Kshatradharma	Boy	The duty of a warrior, or a warrior's religion
Kshitij	Boy	Horizon; Born of the earth; Arisen from the land
Kuber	Boy	God of wealth
Kulavira	Boy	The bravest of the generation, a brave person
Kuldeep	Boy	The lamp of the family; The enlightened one
Kuldip	Boy	The lamp of the family; The enlightened one
Kuljit	Boy	Victory of the family

Kumara	Boy	Boy; Son
Kumbha	Boy	One who carry a deep vessel to hold liquid, a mass Hindu pilgrimage
Kundan	Boy	A form of jewelry-making
Kunsh	Boy	Speak; Shine
Kunwar	Boy	Prince
Kushi	Boy	Joy; Happiness
Keyansh	Unisex	Knowledgeable
Kiyaansh	Boy	Extraordinary; The one with all the qualities
Krishaan	Unisex	Black; Dark

Infographic: Top Hindi Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Hindi Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K(infographic)

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