What origin is the name Kohilam?

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

What are good brother names for Kohilam?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kohilam?

Kohilam starts with the syllable “Ko” (को), which traditionally belongs to Punarvasu nakshatra, pada 2, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kohilam

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kohilam

Kohilam

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kohilam is an Indian unisex name meaning "The Tamil word for the cuckoo bird. It is a musical name often used to signify a voice as sweet as the bird's song.".

The meaning of Kohilam is "The Tamil word for the cuckoo bird. It is a musical name often used to signify a voice as sweet as the bird's song." — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The Tamil word for the cuckoo bird. It is a musical name often used to signify a voice as sweet as the bird's song.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kohilam

What does Kohilam mean?

Kohilam is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The Tamil word for the cuckoo bird. It is a musical name often used to signify a voice as sweet as the bird's song.".

How popular is Kohilam?

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Brother names that go with Kohilam

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Kohilam

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Kohilam.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ko (को)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Punarvasu, pada 2
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Ko” suit babies born in Punarvasu nakshatra (pada 2), 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 Kohilam

Kohilam means "The Tamil word for the cuckoo bird. It is a musical name often used to signify a voice as sweet as the bird's song." — these names share that spirit.

Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
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)
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Caleb — "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)