What origin is the name Keshar?

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

What are good brother names for Keshar?

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

What is the rashi of the name Keshar?

Keshar starts with the syllable “Ke” (के), which traditionally belongs to Punarvasu nakshatra, pada 1, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Keshar

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Keshar

Keshar

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Keshar is an Indian unisex name meaning "Saffron, also a name for a lion".

Keshar is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Saffron, also a name for a lion". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Saffron, also a name for a lion

Popularity

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Quick answers about Keshar

What does Keshar mean?

Keshar is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Saffron, also a name for a lion".

How popular is Keshar?

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Brother names that go with Keshar

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Keshar.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ke (के)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Punarvasu, pada 1
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Ke” suit babies born in Punarvasu nakshatra (pada 1), 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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Names with a similar meaning to Keshar

Keshar means "Saffron, also a name for a lion" — these names share that spirit.

Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)