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23 Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Khalani	Unisex	Sea and sky; Earth
Kiyaan	Boy	Royal; Kingship
Kamala	Girl	Lotus; Pale red
Kavan	Boy	Poem and water; Handsome
Kalyani	Girl	Beautiful; Auspicious
Krithik	Boy	Name of Shiva's son Murugan
Keerthana	Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Krunal	Boy	One who is a Constant Companion; Compassionate; Kind to others
Kani	Girl	Sound; Maiden
Keertana	Girl	Religious narrating; Reciting; Devotional singing

Kalyan	Boy	Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious
Kishore	Boy	Colt
Kavitha	Girl	Poem; Poetry
Kasi	Girl	Shining; A holy city; Proclaimer of peace; Pure
Kumari	Girl	A young, unmarried girl
Kaviya	Girl	Poem
Kalpana	Girl	Idea; Imagination; Fancy; Dreamlike
Karuna	Boy	Compassion; Mercy
Kaval	Boy	Mouthful; Devoured; Swallowed; To branch out; To spread into branches
Kundana	Boy	Pure gold; Ornament

Ketana	Girl	Home; Hunting; Mark
Kishor	Boy	Colt
Kshatragna	Boy	Kshatragna means Person who Has na All-around Knowledge

Infographic: Popular Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K(infographic)

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