👦 Kashyap — Name Meaning & Origin

Kashyap

“One of the Saptarishis; Father of the gods”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMithun (Gemini)
NakshatraMrigashira (pada 3) · syllable “Ka”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters7 · starts with K
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Kashyap?

Kashyap means "One of the Saptarishis; Father of the gods" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Kashyap a boy or girl name?

Kashyap is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Kashyap from?

Kashyap is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Kashyap?

By its first syllable "Ka", Kashyap belongs to Mithun (Gemini) rashi and Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Kashyap?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Kashyap adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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