ThinkabaraKavya: meaning and origin
Kavya
“Poetry”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- K
About the name Kavya
Kavya is a girl’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “poetry”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kiran 🧒Ray of light · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, boys)
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
More girl names starting with K
- Katya 👧Pure; a form of Katherine · Slavic
- Keira 👧Little dark one · Irish
- Keisha 👧Favorite, alive · African American
- Kennedy 👧Helmeted chief; from an Irish surname · Irish
- Kiana 👧Divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana · Hawaiian
- Kiara 👧Light, bright; a modern name with Italian and Irish echoes · African American
Questions and answers
What does the name Kavya mean?
Kavya is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: poetry.
Is Kavya a boy or girl name?
Kavya is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Kavya have?
Kavya has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.