What origin is the name Koustubh?

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

What are good sister names for Koustubh?

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

What is the rashi of the name Koustubh?

Koustubh 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.

Koustubh

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Koustubh

Koustubh

Boy

Sanskrit

2 syllables

Koustubh is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning "A precious jewel worn by Lord Vishnu".

With Sanskrit roots, Koustubh is a boy name that means "A precious jewel worn by Lord Vishnu". 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 precious jewel worn by Lord Vishnu

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Koustubh

What does Koustubh mean?

Koustubh is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "A precious jewel worn by Lord Vishnu".

How popular is Koustubh?

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Sister names that go with Koustubh

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ko (को)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Punarvasu, pada 2
Name number: 8

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.