kishore

Kishore is a male given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit term kishora, meaning "youth" or "young boy." The name is widely used in India and Nepal and appears in many South Asian languages with spellings such as Kishor or Kisor.

In Hindu and broader South Asian naming traditions, Kishore often signals vitality and a connection to youth. It is commonly given to boys during early life and is used across linguistic communities, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, and Tamil, among others.

Notable individuals with the given name include Kishore Kumar (1929–1987), an Indian playback singer and actor; Kishore Biyani (born 1961), Indian businessman and founder of Future Group; and Kishore Mahbubani (born 1948), Singaporean academic, diplomat, and author.

There are many other people named Kishore in South Asia, spanning fields such as arts, politics, sports, and academia. The name remains common and culturally significant in the region.

See also Kishor, a variant spelling; Kishore can be part of compound names.