What is the origin of the name Keshav?

Keshav is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Keshav?

Keshav is currently ranked #2507 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Keshav

KES-hav

Popularity

#2507

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,357

Peak Year

#65 in 2023

First Recorded

1987

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Hindi name, one of the many names of Lord Krishna, meaning 'one with beautiful long hair'.

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Kesh Kesho

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Kesh Kesho

Spelling Variations

Keshaw Kesho Keshava Keshiv

Similar Names

Arjun Aryan Rohan Vikram Dev

Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentCreativeSpiritualKind

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