What origin is the name Kashmir?

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

Is Kashmir a popular name?

Kashmir 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 brother names for Kashmir?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Kashmir — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

How is Kashmir written in its native script?

Kashmir is written कश्मीर.

What is the rashi of the name Kashmir?

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

Kashmir

Q: Is Kashmir a rare name?

Yes. Kashmir 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 Kashmir

Kashmir

Girl

indian

2 syllables

Kashmir is an indian girl's name meaning "This name refers to the beautiful northern state in India. It is often chosen to evoke the natural beauty of the Himalayan region.", Rashi Mithun.

The meaning of Kashmir is "This name refers to the beautiful northern state in India. It is often chosen to evoke the natural beauty of the Himalayan region." — a girl name of indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Hindi script: कश्मीर
Rashi: Mithun
Nakshatra: mrigashira (Ka)
Origin: indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name refers to the beautiful northern state in India. It is often chosen to evoke the natural beauty of the Himalayan region.

Popularity

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

Written as कश्मीर

Quick answers about Kashmir

Very rare in US records

What does Kashmir mean?

Kashmir is a girl name of indian origin meaning "This name refers to the beautiful northern state in India. It is often chosen to evoke the natural beauty of the Himalayan region.".

Is Kashmir a rare name?

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

Brother names that go with Kashmir

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 9

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kashmir

Kashmir means "This name refers to the beautiful northern state in India. It is often chosen to evoke the natural beauty of the Himalayan region." — these names share that spirit.