What does Kairav mean?

Kairav means a white lotus or water lily that blooms specifically at night under the light of the moon.

How do you pronounce Kairav?

It is pronounced 'Kai-rav', where 'Kai' rhymes with 'sky' and 'rav' sounds like the first syllable of 'revenue'.

Is Kairav a boy or girl name?

Kairav is traditionally a masculine name in Sanskrit and Indian culture, though the variant 'Kairavi' is used for girls.

Is Kairav a common name?

While it has deep roots in Sanskrit literature, it is considered a modern and relatively rare name in contemporary India compared to traditional names.

Kairavकैरव

/KAY-ruhv/

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Kairav is a Sanskrit boy's name pronounced /KAY-ruhv/. A beautiful white lotus that blooms under the moonlight.

Meaning of Kairav

A beautiful white lotus that blooms under the moonlight.

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kairava', the name refers specifically to the white water lily (Nymphaea pubescens) which is celebrated in classical Indian literature for blooming in response to moonbeams. It symbolizes purity, tranquility, and the mystical connection between the earth and the lunar cycle.

Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /KAY-ruhv/

Cultural background

The name is primarily used among Hindu families in India and the diaspora, often chosen for its poetic resonance and unique phonetic appeal compared to more common lotus-themed names like Kamal.

Variations & nicknames

Kairava
Kayrav
Kairavv
Kai

Famous people named Kairav

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Kairav Goenka
Widely known fictional protagonist in the long-running Indian television drama 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'.
Film · 2019-present
Kairavi Phalguni Pathak
Close variant; a known performer and daughter of the legendary Indian folk singer Phalguni Pathak.
Music · 2000s-present

Frequently asked about Kairav

What does Kairav mean?: Kairav means a white lotus or water lily that blooms specifically at night under the light of the moon.
How do you pronounce Kairav?: It is pronounced 'Kai-rav', where 'Kai' rhymes with 'sky' and 'rav' sounds like the first syllable of 'revenue'.
Is Kairav a boy or girl name?: Kairav is traditionally a masculine name in Sanskrit and Indian culture, though the variant 'Kairavi' is used for girls.
Is Kairav a common name?: While it has deep roots in Sanskrit literature, it is considered a modern and relatively rare name in contemporary India compared to traditional names.

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