What origin is the name Kinnara?

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

What are good brother names for Kinnara?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kinnara?

Kinnara starts with the syllable “Ki” (की), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 4, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kinnara

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kinnara

Kinnara

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kinnara is an Indian unisex name meaning "From Sanskrit mythology, a celestial being part human and part bird known for music. Used for someone artistic or musically gifted.".

Parents who choose Kinnara pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "From Sanskrit mythology, a celestial being part human and part bird known for music. Used for someone artistic or musically gifted.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Sanskrit mythology, a celestial being part human and part bird known for music. Used for someone artistic or musically gifted.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kinnara

What does Kinnara mean?

Kinnara is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From Sanskrit mythology, a celestial being part human and part bird known for music. Used for someone artistic or musically gifted.".

How popular is Kinnara?

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Brother names that go with Kinnara

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Kinnara.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ki (की)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 4
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Ki” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 4), 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 Kinnara

Kinnara means "From Sanskrit mythology, a celestial being part human and part bird known for music. Used for someone artistic or musically gifted." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Carter — "Carter is an English occupational surname for someone who drove a cart and carried goods." (English)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)