Where does “Kunti” come from?
Kunti is derived from Sanskrit कुन्ती, a term of unknown meaning in English contexts.
Kunti (English): Kunti, wife of Pandu, mother of Pandavas and daughter of Shurasena, adopted by Kuntibhoja in the Mahabharata
Definitions
- Kunti, wife of Pandu, mother of Pandavas and daughter of Shurasena, adopted by Kuntibhoja in the Mahabharata
Ancestry of “Kunti”, step by step
Kunti traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Sanskrit कुण्डी
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | कुण्डी | pot, water jar, pitcher, bowl |
| 2 | Sanskrit | कुण्ड | adulterine, bastard; pit |
via Sanskrit कुन्ती
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | कुन्ती | Kunti, daughter of Shurasena, adopted by Kuntibhoja, sister of Vasudeva, wife of Pandu, mother of Karna, Yudhishthira, Bhima and Arjuna |