Kumar

The male first name Kumar has its roots in Indian culture and represents a contemporary variant of the name Kumara. Translated, it means 'the son', 'the boy', or 'the prince'. Furthermore, it can also be interpreted as 'the son of the war god Skanda'.

What does the name Kumar mean?

Kumar is a male first name of Indian origin, regarded as a modern form of the name Kumara. Its translation is 'the son', 'the boy', or 'the prince' and can also be understood as 'the son of the war god Skanda'. The name has its roots in the Indian script language Sanskrit and derives from the word kumāra (कुमार), meaning 'the boy', 'the lad', or 'the son'. In Hindu scriptures, Kumara is used as an epithet for both the fire god Agni and the war god Skanda. Additionally, the name Kumar is also used as a surname. It is not tied to a specific caste, making it a popular choice to obscure caste affiliation. The female counterpart of the name is Kumari.

Where does the name Kumar come from?

The name Kumar has its origins in Sanskrit and means 'the son' or 'the boy'.

How do you pronounce Kumar?

Kumar is pronounced approximately as: Kuh-mar.

Popularity

Kumar is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2013 at 1,405th place. In the last ten years, Kumar has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,210th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,643rd.

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Famous people

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