What origin is the name Kasthuri?

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

What are good brother names for Kasthuri?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kasthuri?

Kasthuri starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Kasthuri or Casthuri?

Both spellings are used. Kasthuri means "Musk"; Casthuri is listed with the meaning "Fragrant musk". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Kasthoori, Kasthury, Kasturi.

Kasthuri

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kasthuri

Kasthuri

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kasthuri is an Indian unisex name meaning "Musk".

Kasthuri is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Musk". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Kasthuri mean?

Musk

How popular is Kasthuri?

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Quick answers about Kasthuri

What does Kasthuri mean?

Kasthuri is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Musk".

How popular is Kasthuri?

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Brother names that go with Kasthuri

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Kasthuri

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Kasthuri.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other spellings of Kasthuri

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Casthuri — "Fragrant musk" (Indian)
Kasthoori — "Musk" (Indian)
Kasthury — "Musk" (Indian)
Kasturi — "Musk a fragrant material; scented; musk, fragrant material; musk; a fragrant material" (Sanskrit)