Quick answer
Kausalya is a girl name meaning "of the Kosala people".
Pronunciation: Sanskrit /kɑw.ˈs̪ɐl̪.jɑː/.
Meaning and history
The name means "of the Kosala people" in Sanskrit. Kosala was an ancient Indian kingdom that was at its most powerful in the 6th century BC. Kausalya is the mother of the hero Rama in the Hindu epic the Ramayana.
Notes and context
Usage: hinduism | Sanskrit: कौसल्या