Kapilकपिल
Kapila · traditionally used for boys
“Tawny-coloured; sage Kapila; an avatāra of Viṣṇu”
'Reddish-brown, tawny'; the sage Kapila, traditional founder of the Sāṃkhya system; in Bhāgavata tradition the fifth avatāra of Viṣṇu.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kapil begins with Ka — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ka open Mrigashira pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Kapil Dev (cricketer).
Cultural context
Recalls the sage who founded the Samkhya school of philosophy.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
From the sources — Kapila
महर्षिः कपिलाचार्यः कृतज्ञो मेदिनीपतिः । त्रिपदस्त्रिदशाध्यक्षो महाशृङ्गः कृतान्तकृत् ॥५७॥
Kapilācāryaḥ — He who incarnated as Kapila Maharṣi, the founder of the Sāṃkhya system and master of all the Vedas.
Viṣṇu Sahasranāma — śloka 57 (nāma 366)
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture — this verse is shown exactly as attested.
Common questions
What does the name Kapil mean?
Kapil (Kapila) is attested as “Tawny-coloured; sage Kapila; an avatāra of Viṣṇu.” 'Reddish-brown, tawny'; the sage Kapila, traditional founder of the Sāṃkhya system; in Bhāgavata tradition the fifth avatāra of Viṣṇu.
Which nakshatra sound does Kapil fit?
Kapil begins with the sound Ka, which opens Mrigashira pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Kapil a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kapil is traditionally used for boys.
Is Kapil attested in scripture?
Yes — a cited verse carries this name (Viṣṇu Sahasranāma — śloka 57 (nāma 366)); it is shown on this page exactly as attested.
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