Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Kedar

“A name of Shiva and a sacred Himalayan place”

About the name Kedar

Meaning
A name of Shiva and a sacred Himalayan place
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
K
Name number
3

Numerology of Kedar

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Kedar

Punarvasu

Naming syllable “Ke” · ruled by Jupiter

Pada 1234
Moon signMithuna (Gemini)
DeityAditi, mother of the gods
SymbolA bow and quiver

Optimistic, generous and good natured. Traditionally linked with renewal, wisdom and a return to what is good.

All Punarvasu names
Kedar starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Kedar

What does the name Kedar mean?

Kedar means "A name of Shiva and a sacred Himalayan place" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Kedar a boy or a girl name?

Kedar is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Kedar match?

The name Kedar starts with the syllable "Ke", which is a naming syllable of Punarvasu nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Kedar?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Kedar adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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