Names Kasturba

Kasturba

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Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Kasturba is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kasturi' which means musk. In Hindu mythology, musk is considered to be a sacred substance and is often used in religious rituals. Therefore, the name Kasturba signifies spirituality, purity, and sacredness.
Popularity
The name Kasturba is not very common in the world and is primarily used in India.

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Kasturba Name meanings & History

The name Kasturba is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kasturi' which means musk. In Hindu mythology, musk is considered to be a sacred substance and is often used in religious rituals. Therefore, the name Kasturba signifies spirituality, purity, and sacredness. Indian name meaning "musk from the musk deer" combined with a feminine honorific. This was the name of the wife of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The name Kasturba is mostly used in Hindu families and is not very popular among non-Hindu communities. It is often chosen by parents who want to give their daughter a traditional and meaningful name.

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

Synonyms of Kasturba:

K: Karma,Kind,Karate,Kundalini

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

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

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

U: Understanding,Undermining,Utopia,Universality,Unity

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

B: Bountiful,Brains,Bashful,Beauty

Kasturba is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name

Famous People

Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi

2.) KASTURBA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Musk. The name Kasturba was borne by the wife of Mahatma Gandhi. See MOHANDAS (Male Names). As his constant companion, she shared his troubles and supported him in all he did. Such was their devotion to one another that upon her death in 1944, Gandhi observed a three-week fast. (KAS-TOOR-BAH)