Names Kasthuri

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.

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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: Kundalini,Kind,Karate,Karma

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

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

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

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

U: Unity,Undermining,Understanding,Utopia,Universality

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

I: Involved,Intimate,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.