Kamadeva
Kamadeva (कामदेव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “God of love and desire”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kamadeva (कामदेव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “God of love and desire”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kamadeva (कामदेव, IAST: Kāmadeva) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “God of love and desire”. From kāma (desire, love, longing) + deva (god, shining one), this name in the Vishnu Sahasranāma context designates Vishnu as the ultimate source and lord of all love, the divine beauty from whom all desire and attraction in the universe originate.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Kāma in Vedic thought is one of the four puruṣārthas, the legitimate goals of life, and at its highest it transforms into divine longing (parā-bhakti). By being called Kāmadeva, Vishnu is declared the very root from which all love and desire spring: what mortals experience as worldly longing is but a reflection of the soul's innate pull toward the Supreme. In Vaishnava theology, this name affirms that beauty, love, and desire are not enemies of the sacred but find their perfection in the Lord.
While Kāmadeva is commonly associated with the independent deity of love (Manmatha), the Vishnu Sahasranāma claims this title for Vishnu as the original and supreme principle of divine love. Kāmadeva is a moderately used traditional name for boys, evoking beauty and divine charm.
Scriptural source
Kamadeva appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Kamadeva aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Kamadeva — Name Facts
- Meaning
- God of love and desire
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamadeva mean?
Kamadeva is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “God of love and desire”.
Is Kamadeva a boy or girl name?
Kamadeva is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kamadeva?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Kamadeva aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Kamadeva?
The Chaldean name number of Kamadeva is 6.
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