What origin is the name Kolkata?

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

What are good brother names for Kolkata?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kolkata?

Kolkata 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.

Kolkata

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kolkata

Kolkata

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kolkata is an Indian unisex name meaning "Means after the city Kolkata; an Indian name".

Kolkata is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Means after the city Kolkata; an Indian name". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Kolkata mean?

Means after the city Kolkata; an Indian name.

How popular is Kolkata?

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What does Kolkata mean?

Kolkata is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Means after the city Kolkata; an Indian name.".

How popular is Kolkata?

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Brother names that go with Kolkata

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Kolkata.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

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

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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Kolkata at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 3
Starts with: K
Ends with: -ta
Vowels: 3 of 7 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Kolkata?

Kolkata means "Means after the city Kolkata; an Indian name." — these names share that spirit.

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)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
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)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)