Kashi

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Pronounced KAH-shee /ˈkɑː.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Kashi, 'the luminous; the shining one,' the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi. A luminous, place-rooted name; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Sanskrit name: Kashi means 'the shining one' and names the holy city Varanasi (said 'KAH-shee'). Radiant and rare.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Kashi, 'the luminous; the shining one,' the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi. A luminous, place-rooted name; noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2025)#7309 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kashi is Sanskrit for 'the luminous; the shining one,' the old name of the holy city Varanasi in India. It reads radiant and place-rooted — rare in the U.S. and noted with respect (said 'KAH-shee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage families. Rare, luminous, and meaningful.

Did you know? Kashi is the ancient Sanskrit name of Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities, and means 'the luminous; the shining one' — a radiant, place-rooted name we note respectfully (said 'KAH-shee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Kashi — Sanskrit 'luminous'; old name of Varanasi

Variations

KaashiKasheeKaśi

Nicknames

KashShi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kashi mean?

Kashi is Sanskrit for 'the luminous; the shining one,' the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi.

How do you pronounce Kashi?

It's said KAH-shee /ˈkɑː.ʃi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kashi a boy or girl name?

Kashi is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kashi?

Kashi is a very rare name in the U.S.