boy · Sanskrit
Keshav
/KE-shav/
Meaning: One with fine hair, Krishna
Keshav at a glance
- Meaning
- One with fine hair, Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- KE-shav
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Keshaav, Kesheav, Keshiya, Kesheaav, Keshaah, Keshiah
Lucky details for Keshav
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Keshav is a Sanskrit name meaning “one with fine hair, krishna”. Parents choose Keshav for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Keshav reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Keshav
What does the name Keshav mean?
Keshav means “one with fine hair, krishna” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Keshav a boy or girl name?
Keshav is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Keshav?
Keshav is pronounced KE-shav (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Keshav?
The lucky number for Keshav is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Keshav?
Popular short forms include Kesh, Kesi, Kesy, Key.
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