Kumari
कुमारी
/ koo-MAH-ree /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- hinduism
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
young unmarried girl or princess
young unmarried girl or princess
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word kumārī, meaning ‘young girl’ or ‘virgin’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan
Cultural context
In Mauritius, where Hinduism is a significant religion, the name Kumari is commonly used and reflects traditional Hindu values and cultural heritage.
Symbolism
The name Kumari symbolises purity, youth, and the potential for greatness, often associated with the divine feminine.
Naming ceremony
In Hindu Mauritian culture, the naming ceremony, known as Namkaran, is performed on the 11th day after the baby’s birth. The priest selects a name based on the child’s horoscope and the first letter is often determined by the position of the moon at the time of birth.