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Keshavi

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Pronounced kuh-SHAH-vee /kəˈʃɑː.vi/Medium

Meaning: Keshavi is the feminine form of Keshava, a Sanskrit epithet of the god Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu). Keshava is usually explained from kesha, 'hair', giving 'one with beautiful long hair', though it is also traditionally read as 'slayer of the demon Keshi'. The name is used respectfully in Hindu families.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of grace: Keshavi is the feminine of Keshava, an epithet of Krishna, often read 'beautiful-haired' (said 'kuh-SHAH-vee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningKeshavi is the feminine form of Keshava, a Sanskrit epithet of the god Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu). Keshava is usually explained from kesha, 'hair', giving 'one with beautiful long hair', though it is also traditionally read as 'slayer of the demon Keshi'. The name is used respectfully in Hindu families.
U.S. rank (2024)#14349 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Keshavi is the feminine of Keshava, an epithet of Krishna found throughout Sanskrit devotional literature. Two traditional readings sit side by side: 'one with beautiful hair' (from kesha, 'hair') and 'slayer of Keshi', a demon of the Krishna stories. Names drawn from divine epithets are given in Hindu families as an act of devotion, and Keshavi belongs to that tradition (said 'kuh-SHAH-vee').

It is rare for girls in the U.S. and better known in India. Rare here, devotional, and melodic.

Did you know? Keshava is one of the many names of the god Krishna, usually explained from Sanskrit kesha, 'hair' — 'the one with beautiful long hair'. Keshavi is its feminine form, given respectfully in Hindu families (said 'kuh-SHAH-vee').
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References — Keshavi — Sanskrit Keshava, epithet of Krishna; kesha 'hair'; two traditional readings

Variations

KeshviKesaviKeshavini

Nicknames

KeshKeshiKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keshavi mean?

Keshavi is the feminine of Keshava, an epithet of the god Krishna, usually read 'one with beautiful hair' from Sanskrit kesha, 'hair'.

How do you pronounce Keshavi?

It's said kuh-SHAH-vee /kəˈʃɑː.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keshavi a boy or girl name?

Keshavi is a girl's name; the masculine form is Keshava.

How popular is Keshavi?

Keshavi is rare for girls in the U.S. and better known in India.

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