864 Indian Hindu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kali	Girl	Goddess that destroys evil; The black one
Kamari	Girl	Moon; The adversary of desire; Gambling; Shiva
Krish	Boy	Black or dark
Karma	Girl	Fate; Destiny; Action; Deed; Fate; Performance
Kaira	Girl	Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
Kashmir	Boy	A pleasant and cold place full of snow; Name of a state
Krishiv	Boy	A combination of Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Shiva; Farmer; Plougher
Kal	Boy	The strong one; Freeman; Tomorrow
Krisha	Girl	Black or dark
Khori	Unisex	Clock; Watch

Krishna	Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Kavya	Girl	A poem
Kairav	Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Kavin	Boy	Beautiful and handsome man; Beauty; Grace; Fairness
Kavish	Boy	King of poets; Lord Ganesha
Kamani	Unisex	Desire or wished-for
Karisma	Girl	Charisma; Personal magnetism; Grace; Kindness; Miracle
Kiyansh	Boy	A person with all good qualities; One blessed with all good qualities
Krishav	Boy	Dark or black and auspicious; Plougher
Kannan	Boy	Black; Dark; Lord Krishna; The one who is to be seen

Kavir	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and radiant light; Desert
Kailash	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Kalix	Boy	To be praised; The cold river
Karthik	Boy	Name of a hindu month; Lord Murugan; Demon slayer
Khi	Unisex	A large tree; Fine; Best
Karthikeya	Boy	Name of a hindu month; Lord Murugan; God of war
Kamala	Girl	Lotus; Pale red
Karan	Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Kush	Boy	Sacred grass
Kalianna	Unisex	Unique; Beautiful

Khaliya	Unisex	Energetic, charismatic, courageous
Kasin	Boy	Pure; Shining; Appearing like a conqueror
Kalpesh	Boy	Imagining God; Lord of perfection
Kahaan	Boy	Where; In what place
Kushal	Boy	Skilled; Experienced; Intelligent
Kayon	Unisex	Unique; Strong; Captivating
Kareena	Girl	Dear; Little one; Pure
Krithvik	Boy	Joyful; Handsome
Krishay	Boy	Black; Dark
Kala	Girl	The fine arts; Lady; Princess; Virtue

Kanav	Boy	Name of an ancient Hindu rishi; Compassion; Pity; Listening
Kelaya	Girl	Jehovah is light; Called together by Yah; Playful; To throw
Khyra	Boy	Unique and strong
Krithika	Girl	Pleiades star cluster
Krishika	Unisex	Grower; Farmer; Ploughing; Attractive
Kannen	Boy	Lord Krishna; Black; Dark; Church official; Large reed
Keisi	Unisex	Unique; Strong; Resilient
Kaavya	Girl	Poetry in motion; Poem; Intelligence
Kallan	Girl	Powerful in the battle; Swampy area; Priest
Kamaal	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red

Kayal	Unisex	Lake; Fish
Kanishk	Boy	An ancient king; To love; To fulfill
Kha	Unisex	Be subservient; Wait upon; Sky; Sun
Kirtan	Boy	Narrating; Announcing; Describing; Praising; Reciting
Krithik	Boy	Name of Shiva's son Murugan
Kahan	Unisex	Priest; Cathan's son; Lamp; Light
Kiron	Girl	Ray of light
Khy	Unisex	Unique, modern, and charismatic
Krishang	Boy	A part of Lord Krishna; Lean and slender
Kirpa	Girl	Mercy; Blessing

Keerthana	Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Krishan	Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna;
Kavik	Unisex	Arctic wind or wanderer
Kriyansh	Boy	A modern name for Lord Krishna
Krunal	Boy	One who is a Constant Companion; Compassionate; Kind to others
Kadi	Girl	Pure; A blade of grass; A line of a song
Karishma	Girl	Miracle
Kanya	Girl	Virgin; Girl; Daughter; Maiden; Young woman
Kaashvi	Unisex	Glowing; Shining; Bright
Kailas	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal

Kathan	Boy	Telling; Narrating; Speech; Statement
Kadar	Boy	Proper use; Good conduct; Honor; Praise; Esteem; Barrel maker
Krrish	Boy	A short form for Lord Krishna
Kalki	Boy	Bagavan of Kali Yug; Lord Vishnu; Time; White Horse
Kamali	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Keeran	Boy	Stands by his principles
Kaushal	Boy	He who is clever; Skill; Cleverness; Experience
Kaustubh	Boy	A jewel worn by Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu's precious pearl; A celebrated jewel obtained from the churning of the ocean
Kivaan	Unisex	Strong, courageous, leader
Kunaal	Boy	Son of King Ashoka

Kashika	Girl	The Shiny One; Bright and Brilliant; Radiant and Luminant
Keerthi	Girl	Glorious; Famous; Renowned; Well known; Popular
Kruti	Girl	Novel; Creation; Invention
Kashi	Boy	Shining; Holy city; Enlightenment
Keyur	Boy	Armlet; A bracelet worn on the upper arm
Kamini	Girl	Beautiful woman; Desired woman; Wish; Goddess
Kanishka	Girl	Name of a King of the Kushan Empire in South Asia who supported Buddhism
Kripa	Girl	Mercy; Grace; Kindness
Kruthi	Girl	Novel; Creation
Karm	Boy	Fate; Garden

Kedar	Boy	Strong; Meadow; Dark; Mountain
Kaanan	Boy	Wild dark forest; A childhood name of Lord Krishna
Kapil	Boy	Name of a sage; Reddish brown
Kenil	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Kriday	Boy	Kind-hearted; Compassionate; Playful
Kaushik	Boy	Descendant of Kusha; Encased; Sheathed; Coming from an owl; Silken
Kanta	Boy	Desired; Appealing; Beloved; Talent
Keshan	Boy	Home wweet home; One of many names of Lord Shri Krishna; A variant of Keshav
Khushal	Boy	Happy; Merry; Prosperous; Clever; Intelligent
Karun	Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Merciful person; Benevolent; Generous

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