Kameshvaripriya (कामेश्वरीप्रिय, IAST: Kāmeśvarīpriya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beloved of Kāmeśvarī, the goddess of desire”. From 'Kāmeśvarī' (goddess presiding over love and desire) and 'priya' (beloved, dear), this name reveals Viṣṇu as the eternal consort and cherished lord of the divine feminine sovereign of love.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Kāmeśvarī is a tantric and Śākta epithet for the goddess Lalitā or Pārvatī in her aspect as the ruler of desire (kāma), derived from 'kāma' (desire) and 'īśvarī' (female lord). As Kāmeśvarīpriya, Viṣṇu is celebrated as the supreme beloved of this divine goddess, highlighting the intimate relationship between Śakti and her lord. This name beautifully bridges Vaiṣṇava and Śākta devotional streams, recognizing the unity of the divine couple.

This epithet is rare and theologically rich, inviting reflection on the inseparability of the Lord (puruṣa) and His power (śakti). The name is pronounced kaa-mesh-va-ree-pri-ya, with long vowels on 'kā' and 'rī.'

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Scriptural source

Kameshvaripriya 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, Kameshvaripriya aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.