Keshava
கேஷவா
Signature Meaning
Keshava is a traditional Hindu name and an epithet of the god Vishnu (and Krishna), used widely in South Asian devotional and cultural contexts. It is commonly understood to connote divine qualities such as protection, strength, and grace. One frequent interpretation links the name to the Sanskrit word for hair, suggesting ‘one with beautiful or flowing hair,’ while other readings connect it to stories of Krishna’s victory over the demon Keshi. The name is often chosen for boys and carries a respectfully devotional tone.
Quick Facts
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
K(2) + E(5) + S(3) + H(5) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 22 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
Pronunciation Guide
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