What origin is the name Kusha?

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

What are good brother names for Kusha?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kusha?

Kusha 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.

Kusha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kusha

Kusha

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Kusha is an Indian unisex name meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacred grass used in rituals.' Symbolizes purity and traditional spiritual practice.".

Parents who choose Kusha pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacred grass used in rituals.' Symbolizes purity and traditional spiritual practice.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacred grass used in rituals.' Symbolizes purity and traditional spiritual practice.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kusha

What does Kusha mean?

Kusha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacred grass used in rituals.' Symbolizes purity and traditional spiritual practice.".

How popular is Kusha?

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Brother names that go with Kusha

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Kusha.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ku (कू)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Ardra, pada 1
Name number: 8

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kusha

Kusha means "From Sanskrit, meaning 'a sacred grass used in rituals.' Symbolizes purity and traditional spiritual practice." — 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)
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)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)