Is Keya a boy or girl name?

Keya is a girl name. It belongs to the Mithuna rashi.

What is the rashi of the name Keya?

The rashi (moon sign) of the name Keya is Mithuna. Its nakshatra is Punarvasu.

What is the numerology number of Keya?

The numerology number for the name Keya is 9. Numerology associates this number with specific personality traits and a distinct life path.

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Meaning of Keya

Pronunciation: Keya is pronounced KAY-yaa

Written as: কেয়া (Bengali) · केया (Devanagari)

About the Name Keya

Keya is a girl name with roots in Sanskrit and Hindu and Bengali culture. Keya is a Bengali and Sanskrit name meaning 'the monsoon flower' (the kewra blossom), evoking freshness and natural beauty.

In Hindu tradition, Keya is associated with the Mithuna rashi.

The numerology number for Keya is 9, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.

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Origin / Religionsanskrit, hindu, bengali

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StyleShort & Modern

PopularityUncommon name in India (2025)

Details

Origin : sanskrit, hindu, bengali

Gender : girl

Nakshatra : Punarvasu

Rashi : Mithuna

Numerology : 9

Syllables : 1

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Etymology of Keya

The Bengali name of the ketaki or kewra flower (screw pine), a fragrant bloom of the rainy season. It derives through Prakrit from Sanskrit 'ketaki'. Keya appears often in Bengali poetry and song, and this has made it a popular girl's name.

Personality and Numerology of Keya

In numerology, the name Keya reduces to the number 9, which is most often linked to compassion, humanitarianism, generosity. A person carrying this vibration tends to feel deeply for others - empathetic, idealistic, and drawn to causes or work that improves life for a wider community. The name Keya also falls under the Mithuna rashi (moon sign), traditionally described as curious and communicative, with a quick wit and wide social circle. Its associated nakshatra is Punarvasu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Keya mean in Sanskrit?: Keya is a Bengali and Sanskrit name meaning 'the monsoon flower' (the kewra blossom), evoking freshness and natural beauty.
What is the origin of the name Keya?: The Bengali name of the ketaki or kewra flower (screw pine), a fragrant bloom of the rainy season. It derives through Prakrit from Sanskrit 'ketaki'. Keya appears often in Bengali poetry and song, and this has made it a popular girl's name.
How do you pronounce Keya?: Keya is pronounced KAY-yaa.
Is Keya a boy or girl name?: Keya is a girl name. It belongs to the Mithuna rashi.
What is the rashi of the name Keya?: The rashi (moon sign) of the name Keya is Mithuna. Its nakshatra is Punarvasu.
What is the numerology number of Keya?: The numerology number for the name Keya is 9. Numerology associates this number with specific personality traits and a distinct life path.

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