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Kush
How to Pronounce Kush
Pronounced KOOSH /ΛkΚΚ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit Kush/Kusha β a son of Lord Rama; also kusha, a sacred grass used in ritualsMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kush comes from Sanskrit Kusha β a son of Lord Rama and Sita (founder of a royal line) β and kusha, a sacred grass used in Hindu rituals. A crisp, devout name across India (note the separate biblical Cush and the ancient African kingdom of Kush).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-son-of-Rama at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Kush mean?
Kush is a son of Lord Rama in the Ramayana, and a sacred ritual grass (Sanskrit).
How do you pronounce Kush?
It's said KOOSH /ΛkΚΚ/ β a single syllable.
Is Kush a boy or girl name?
Kush is a boy's name.
How popular is Kush?
Kush is a rare name in the U.S.