Praenomprænom
FSanskritsoft

love, desire

Kama is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning love, desire. Kama is associated with a soft aesthetic.

Last reviewed · 2026-05-21

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What does Kama mean?

Kama means love, desire and comes from Sanskrit origin.

ama evokes a sense of longing and affection, resonating with its meaning of love and desire. As the son of Lakshmi and the winged god of love in Hindu mythology, this name carries a rich cultural heritage. The fluid sound, starting with a hard K and ending in a gentle ah, gives it a melodic and graceful quality.

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How does Kama sound?

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How popular is Kama?

In 2026, Kama sits outside the U.S. SSA top-1000 chart, with 145 years of historical data on record.

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What names are similar to Kama?

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About the name Kama

What does the name Kama mean?
Kama means love, desire and comes from Sanskrit origin.
Where does the name Kama come from?
Kama traces to a Sanskrit origin and continues to appear in U.S. SSA records.
How popular is the name Kama?
Kama currently sits outside the U.S. SSA top-1000 chart in 2026.
Is Kama a boy or girl name?
Kama is most commonly used as a feminine name.

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