Indian Baby Names Starting with K

'K' is associated with Mrigashira Nakshatra (Ka, Ki syllables) and Uttara Bhadrapada. K-names are beloved in both North and South India, with Karthik, Kabir, and Kavya being perennial favorites.

Baby Boy Names Starting with K

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Kabir – Great, the revered poet-saint

Karthik – Lord Murugan, son of Shiva

Keshav – Lord Vishnu, the beautiful-haired one

Krishiv – Lord Krishna and Shiva combined

Kiran – Ray of light

Kumar – Young man, prince

Kushal – Expert, skilled, talented

Kartik – Brave, the warrior god

Unique K Names for Boys

Kaavish – Lord of poets

Kayaan – Ancient Iranian king, blessed

Kedar – Lord Shiva of Kedarnath

Keshvan – After Lord Keshava (Vishnu)

Kiaan – Grace of God

Baby Girl Names Starting with K

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Kavya – Poetry, artistic excellence

Kiara – Bright, clear (Sanskrit Kira)

Kamini – Desirable, beautiful woman

Kalyani – Auspicious, blessed

Kamakshi – Goddess with beautiful eyes

Keerthi – Fame, glory

Unique K Names for Girls

Kadambari – Goddess of literature

Kaadambini – A row of clouds

Kalpana – Imagination, fantasy

Kanavai – Vision, dream (Tamil)

Kaveri – The sacred river Cauvery

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Indian Baby Names Starting with K — 80+ Names with Sanskrit Meanings