Sanskrit · Hindi

Kailash

Pronounced KY-lahshShare

Meaning: Sacred mountain name; possibly crystal

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Kailash is the name of the Himalayan mountain associated with Shiva. A connection with a Sanskrit word for crystal is proposed, rather than certain.

Nicknames

  • Kai

Spellings & variants

  • Kailas

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kailash comes from Sanskrit and Hindi.

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