kaml

Kaml is a transliteration variant of a South Asian given name that appears in Indian and Nepali communities. It is related to Kamal, Kamla, and Kamala, and is used in languages that write Sanskrit-origin names. The root form kamala in Sanskrit means lotus, a symbol of beauty and purity, while Kamal can be interpreted as “perfection” or “lotus” depending on context. The spelling Kaml reflects phonetic renderings from Devanagari and other scripts, and may occur in birth records, literature, and family naming practices. In modern usage, Kaml is most commonly a given name; it is sometimes used as a surname in certain communities, though this is less widespread.

Geographic and cultural distribution: The name occurs in India, Nepal, and among South Asian diaspora communities worldwide. Gender association varies by region and language; Kamal is frequently masculine, Kamla or Kamala feminine, while Kaml can appear as a unisex variant or as part of compound names. The usage and spelling are influenced by transliteration choices and local naming conventions.

Outside personal naming, Kaml does not have a widely recognized independent meaning in major languages. It is primarily encountered as a proper noun in the contexts described above. See also Kamal, Kamla, Kamala.