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Kavish
Pronounced kah-VEESH /kɑˈviʃ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit kavish, 'a poet; a king of poets; a wise, learned one' (from kavi, 'a poet, a seer')Medium
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History & Origin
Kavish comes from Sanskrit kavish, 'a poet; a king of poets; a wise, learned one' (from kavi, 'a poet, a seer', plus ish, 'lord, ruler'). A crisp, scholarly Indian boys' name (said 'kah-VEESH'; nickname Kavi).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-poet-and-a-wise-one at the root, and scholarly.
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What does the name Kavish mean?
Kavish is Sanskrit for 'a poet; a king of poets; a wise, learned one'.
How do you pronounce Kavish?
It's said kah-VEESH /kɑˈviʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kavish a boy or girl name?
Kavish is a boy's name.
How popular is Kavish?
Kavish is a rare name in the U.S.