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Kishor

किशोर

From Sanskrit किशोर (kiśora): "colt" or "young horse", metaphorically used for a young or youthful person.

Meaning and origin

This Sanskrit word originally denoting a young horse became established as a masculine given name across multiple Indian traditions.

How to pronounce Kishor

Hindiki-SHOR /kɪˈʃoːɾ/

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