Kasthuri

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Kasthuri is derived from the Sanskrit word Kasturi, which means musk. It is a fragrant substance that is extracted from a gland of a male musk deer. Kasthuri is also known as the name of a plant called Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) which has a sweet, earthy, and woody aroma.
Pronunciation
kahs-THUW-ree
kas-thoo-ree
Popularity
Kasthuri is not a very popular name outside of Tamil Nadu and other Tamil-speaking regions. Therefore, it is not ranked in the popularity charts globally.

cartoon of the name Kasthuri
Cartoon of Kasthuri

Kasthuri Name meanings & History

Kasthuri is derived from the Sanskrit word Kasturi, which means musk. It is a fragrant substance that is extracted from a gland of a male musk deer. Kasthuri is also known as the name of a plant called Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) which has a sweet, earthy, and woody aroma. Possibly of Sanskrit origin. Meaning "fragrance" or "musk". Kasthuri is typically used as a first name for baby girls born into Tamil families. The name is often given during auspicious occasions such as weddings, naming ceremonies, and religious celebrations.

Zodiac Sign of Kasthuri: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kasthuri:

K: Karate,Kundalini,Karma,Kind

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Aggressive

S: Security,Social Standing,Success,Status,Sex,Sensuality,Solidity

T: Tireless,Testy,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Truth,Tacky

H: Heart's Desire,Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Haggle

U: Undermining,Universality,Unity,Understanding,Utopia

R: Restless,Resourceful,Rational,Reason

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Kasthuri is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Kasthuri Shankar, an Indian film actress who predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada film industries.