What origin is the name Kayastha?

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

What are good sister names for Kayastha?

Names from the same Sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Kayastha — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our Sanskrit names page.

What is the rashi of the name Kayastha?

Kayastha 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.

Kayastha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kayastha

Kayastha

Boy

Sanskrit

2 syllables

Kayastha is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning "A caste of scribes".

Kayastha is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "A caste of scribes". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A caste of scribes

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Kayastha

What does Kayastha mean?

Kayastha is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "A caste of scribes".

How popular is Kayastha?

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Sister names that go with Kayastha

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

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. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.