Other Forms Formskeśava (variant), Keshav (modern form) / Keshavi; Keśavi (feminine)
Meaning & History
Meaning uncertain. It could derive from Sanskrit meaning "beautiful unshorn hair" or "slayer of Keshi demon" in Sanskrit.Keshava is a name of Vishnu from the Hindu tradition. Keshava is venerated by those persons wanting to avert bad luck, or ill omens. His consort is Keerti.