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Kush

कुश

Sacred grass; son of Lord Rama

Kush is a name of Sanskrit origin, famously borne by one of the twin sons of Lord Rama and Sita in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The name refers to the Kusha grass (Desmostachya bipinnata), which is considered sacred in Vedic rituals and represents purity and resilience. It carries deep cultural significance as a symbol of lineage and righteousness in Indian tradition.

BoySanskritMithun · GeminiMrigashiraPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit1 syllable
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Kush in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiकुश
Bengaliকুশ
Punjabiਕੁਸ਼
Gujaratiકુશ
Odiaକୁଶ
Teluguకుశ
Kannadaಕುಶ
Malayalamകുശ
Tamilகுஶ

Pythagorean numerology 5 · The Free Spirit — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as adventurous, curious, adaptable and energetic.

Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.

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  • GeneralProvenance note

    Sanskrit name of sacred grass and son of Lord Rama in Ramayana.

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