Kavya is a beautiful Indian baby name for a girl with Sanskrit origins. Poem; one with the qualities of a poem.

What does Kavya mean?

Kavya (काव्य) means 'poetry' or 'a poetic composition' in Sanskrit. It specifically refers to the classical Indian tradition of court poetry — the ornate, layered verse of poets like Kalidasa. Naming a daughter Kavya is a wish that her life be beautiful and expressive as a poem.

Why Indian families love Kavya

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Name details

• Meaning: Poem; one with the qualities of a poem
• Origin: Sanskrit
• Gender: Girl
• Starting letter: K

Famous people named Kavya

• Kalidasa — 4th-5th century Sanskrit poet, often called the Shakespeare of India — the word Kavya (poetry) is central to his legacy.
• Kavya Maran — CEO of SunRisers Hyderabad and granddaughter of media tycoon Sun Kalanithi Maran.

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