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Kubera

♂ Boy

Pronounced koo-BEH-rah /kuˈbɛ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Kubera, of uncertain meaning (variously 'ill-shaped body' or 'the lord of wealth'); the Hindu god of wealth and treasure, king of the yakshas; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The lord of wealth: Kubera is the Hindu god of wealth. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'koo-BEH-rah'). We note the god.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Kubera, of uncertain meaning (variously 'ill-shaped body' or 'the lord of wealth'); the Hindu god of wealth and treasure, king of the yakshas; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Kubera comes from the Sanskrit Kubera, of uncertain meaning (variously 'ill-shaped body' or 'the lord of wealth'); the Hindu god of wealth (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A lyrical, classic name (said 'koo-BEH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, lord-of-wealth at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kubera is of uncertain meaning in Sanskrit (variously 'ill-shaped body' or 'the lord of wealth') — the Hindu god of wealth and treasure, king of the yakshas — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'koo-BEH-rah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kubera — Hindu mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

KuberKuvera

Nicknames

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If you like Kubera…

Lakshmi— a fellow deity of wealth/fortune
Indra— a companion Hindu god
Yama— a fellow guardian of a direction
Amara— shares Kubera's Sanskrit roots
Kushagra— shares the -ra ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kubera mean?

Kubera is Sanskrit, of uncertain meaning (variously 'ill-shaped body' or 'the lord of wealth'); the god of wealth. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Kubera?

It's said koo-BEH-rah /kuˈbɛ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kubera a boy or girl name?

Kubera is a boy's name.

How popular is Kubera?

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

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