Kishori
किशोरी
/ kish-OH-ree /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Youthful
Meaning & Etymology
young girl
young girl
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word किशोरी (kiśorī), meaning ‘young girl’ or ‘adolescent female’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan
Cultural context
In Mauritius, Kishori is a common name among the Indo-Mauritian community, reflecting the island’s strong cultural ties to India due to historical migration.
Symbolism
The name symbolises youth, purity, and the potential for growth and development.