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Kailash Kher
Musician
1973
Indian singer known for blending Sufi, folk, and pop music, famous for Allah Ke Bande and Teri Deewani
Kailash
Boy
#6266 most popular
Hindu
Indian
Nepali
Tibetan
Meanings & Origins
Popularity
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Current Rank
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“Named for Shiva's sacred throne in the Himalayas”
Origin & Etymology
Kailash (कैलाश) is a Sanskrit name derived from 'kelāsa,' believed to mean 'crystal' or 'silver,' referring to the snow-capped appearance of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas. This sacred peak in Tibet rises 6,638 meters and is considered the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati in Hindu mythology. Naming a child Kailash is an act of devotion, invoking the blessings of Shiva — the great destroyer and regenerator in the Hindu trinity.
Popularity Story
Kailash is a traditional Hindu name consistently used in India and Nepal for generations. It gained modern cultural recognition through Kailash Kher, the acclaimed Indian pop-sufi singer known for Allah Ke Bande, bringing the name to mainstream attention across India in the 2000s.
Cultural Significance
Mount Kailash is the most sacred mountain in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions. It is a pilgrimage destination for followers of all three faiths, believed to be the axis of the universe (Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology). Giving a child this name is considered deeply auspicious and an expression of devotion to Shiva.
Fun Facts
- Mount Kailash has never been officially climbed — it is considered too sacred for ascent, and China has banned all summit attempts since 2001
- Kailash Satyarthi won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize alongside Malala Yousafzai for his decades of work freeing children from bonded labor
Kailash in Other Languages
Hindi
कैलाश
Nepali
कैलाश
Spanish
Kailash
Tibetan
གངས་རིན་པོ་ཆེ
Japanese
カイラシュ
Sanskrit
कैलास
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
Kail
Kai
Kalu
Name Vibe
Spiritual
Strong
Earthy
Traditional
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Famous People Named Kailash
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Kailash Satyarthi
Activist
1954
Indian Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2014) recognized for decades of work rescuing children from bonded labor and traffick...
Indian Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2014) recognized for decades of work rescuing children from bonded labor and trafficking
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