Kausalya
skillful; mother of Lord Rama
GenderGirlOriginTelugu/SanskritSay itkow-SUL-yahPopularityMythological classic, uncommon today
Pronounced kow-SUL-yah
About the name Kausalya
Kausalya was the eldest queen of Ayodhya and mother of Lord Rama in the Ramayana, giving the name royal and devotional stature. It has a stately, old-world elegance.
Dignified, patient, and deeply devoted.
Fun fact
Kausalya's devotion to her son Rama is one of the most cherished mother-child bonds in Hindu epic literature.
Nicknames for Kausalya
Kausu
Variations
KausalyaaKoushalya