What origin is the name Kalabhairav?

Kalabhairav comes from indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kalabhairav a popular name?

Kalabhairav is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Kalabhairav?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Kalabhairav — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

How is Kalabhairav written in its native script?

Kalabhairav is written कालभैरव.

What is the rashi of the name Kalabhairav?

Kalabhairav starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini).

Kalabhairav

Q: Is Kalabhairav a rare name?

Yes. Kalabhairav does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kalabhairav

Kalabhairav

Boy

indian

4 syllables

Kalabhairav is an indian boy's name meaning "An Indian name representing Lord Shiva in his formidable role as the destroyer.", Rashi Mithun.

Parents who choose Kalabhairav pick a boy name from the indian tradition, meaning "An Indian name representing Lord Shiva in his formidable role as the destroyer.". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Hindi script: कालभैरव
Rashi: Mithun
Nakshatra: mrigashira (Ka)
Origin: indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Indian name representing Lord Shiva in his formidable role as the destroyer.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as कालभैरव

Quick answers about Kalabhairav

Very rare in US records

What does Kalabhairav mean?

Kalabhairav is a boy name of indian origin meaning "An Indian name representing Lord Shiva in his formidable role as the destroyer.".

Is Kalabhairav a rare name?

Yes. Kalabhairav does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Kalabhairav

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.