Kama
KAH-mah
The Story of Kama
From the very heart of ancient India, a name meaning 'love' itself, whispered across millennia, has found its way to you.
Kama is a name deeply rooted in Sanskrit, where it carries the profound meaning of 'love' or 'desire.' It is famously the name of the Hindu god of love, depicted as an archer whose arrows are flowers. Originating in ancient India, this name traveled not through conquest but through the enduring power of its meaning and cultural significance, arriving in the West centuries later.
When you first speak 'Kama' aloud, does it feel like a sigh of pure affection? This name resonates with the warmth and passion you already feel for your daughter, a love so potent it feels almost divine. You'll whisper it as she sleeps, a tender promise of the adoration she will inspire and receive, a direct echo of the goddess of love herself.
What It Means
“In Sanskrit, it means 'love' or 'desire'. It's also the name of the Hindu god of love.”
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#39 in 1970
Total Births
710
First Recorded
1954
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Meaning
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Meaning
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Hindi
Meaning
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