What origin is the name Kurma?

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

What are good brother names for Kurma?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kurma?

Kurma starts with the syllable “Ku” (कू), which traditionally belongs to Ardra nakshatra, pada 1, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kurma

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kurma

Kurma

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Kurma is an Indian unisex name meaning "Tortoise, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu".

Kurma is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Tortoise, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Tortoise, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kurma

What does Kurma mean?

Kurma is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Tortoise, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu".

How popular is Kurma?

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Brother names that go with Kurma

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Kurma.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ku (कू)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Ardra, pada 1
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Ku” suit babies born in Ardra 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.