The word Kēsi is a short form of the word Kēsava. This word is found in the same form in the Kannada literature. It is noteworthy here that the author of the 'Shabdhamani Darpana' has noted his name in both of the forms, Kēsi as well as Kēsava"
The author of "Shabdhamani Darpana" uses both "Kēsi" and "Kēsava" to refer to the same term, highlighting its presence in Kannada literature.