Kashtha
Kashtha (काष्ठा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “The uttermost limit; a unit of sacred time”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kashtha (काष्ठा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “The uttermost limit; a unit of sacred time”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kashtha (काष्ठा, IAST: Kāṣṭhā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “The uttermost limit; a unit of sacred time”. Kāṣṭhā denotes both the farthest point or cardinal direction and a precise unit of time in the Vedic system, signifying that Lalitā is the absolute boundary and the subtle pulse underlying all temporal measure.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Vedic cosmology, kāṣṭhā is a micro-unit of time — eighteen nimesas (eye-blinks) — as well as the word for an ultimate boundary or extreme point in space. By bearing this name, Lalitā is identified with both the spatial horizon where existence reaches its limit and the finest grain of temporal flow within creation. She is the furthest shore and the smallest moment, simultaneously encompassing and pervading all.
This name appears in several śaktī texts to signal the Goddess's identity with the very framework of space-time. Pronounced kaash-thaa, it is an ancient and uncommon name that carries deep cosmological resonance for a girl blessed with this sacred epithet.
Scriptural source
Kashtha appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Kashtha aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Kashtha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The uttermost limit; a unit of sacred time
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kashtha mean?
Kashtha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “The uttermost limit; a unit of sacred time”.
Is Kashtha a boy or girl name?
Kashtha is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kashtha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Kashtha aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Kashtha?
The Chaldean name number of Kashtha is 3.
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