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The baby name Kamalesh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-MAH-lesh (IPA: /kəˈmɑːleʃ/).

Kamalesh is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: kuh-MAH-lesh (IPA: /kəˈmɑːleʃ/)

What is the meaning of the name Kamalesh ?

The baby name Kamalesh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-MAH-lesh (IPA: /kəˈmɑːleʃ/).

Kamalesh is Sanskrit in Origin.

Kamalesh is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, formed from kamala (lotus; also the goddess Lakshmi) + isha/esha (lord, ruler). It conveys the sense of lord of the lotus, with the lotus symbolizing purity, beauty, and spiritual detachment. In Hindu devotional usage, Kamalesh or Kamalesha is an epithet applied especially to Vishnu, consort of Kamala (Lakshmi), and occasionally to Shiva in compound forms, lending the name a serene, auspicious aura.

Used across India and the South Asian diaspora since at least the early 20th century, it is heard in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, and other languages. Common variants and cognates include Kamlesh (the most widespread modern spelling), Kamalesha, Kamaleshwara/Kamaleshwar, Kamalnath, and Kamal. Feminine counterparts are Kamala and Kamalika. Diminutives include Kamal and Kamu. The name’s symbolism and smooth phonetics have kept it in steady, if modest, circulation.

Kamalesh has the following similar or variant Names

Kamalesh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
Finland Boys 0 #417 11 2,041
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
BD Boys 0 #518 59 10,045
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
IN Girls 0 #619 13 13,121
QA Boys 0 #641 67 18,093
IN Boys 0 #666 356 16,750
SG Boys 0 #673 25 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
KW Boys 0 #704 66 18,755
OM Boys 0 #778 104 17,948
AE Boys 0 #909 184 22,615
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
MY Girls 0 #979 16 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,080 32 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,398 217 28,008

Kamalesh is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Kamalesh

Kamalesh is predominantly a boy's name.
Kamalesh is a 3 syllable name, pronounced kuh-MAH-lesh (IPA: /kəˈmɑːleʃ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kamlesh, Kamalesh, Kamalesha, Kamaleshwar and Kamal.
Kamalesh is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.