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Kumkum

Kumkum

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A female name used mainly in India
  • proper noun
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  • Kumkum is a beautiful name that many parents in India choose for their Kumkums.

Examples

  • The Fourth Avarana is taken up by offering water filled in a copper vessel to Suryadeva along with flowers, sandal paste, 'akshatas' or rice grains with turmeric powder, Kumkum, and so on.

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  • My friend Kumkum has a talent for painting and often showcases her work.

  • In our local festival, a girl named Kumkum won the dance competition.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Kumkum comes from an old Indian word kumkuma meaning 'red powder' that people use in ceremonies and to make a small dot on the forehead. Because that powder is a sign of beauty, blessing and tradition, the name Kumkum is often given to girls to carry those ideas.