Kashyapकाश्यप
Kāśyapa · traditionally used for boys
“Descendant of Kaśyapa; the sage”
Patronymic from Kaśyapa — the ancient Vedic sage, husband of Aditi and father of the Ādityas; one of the seven primordial r̥ṣis (Saptarṣi).
Starting sound and where it falls
Kashyap 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: Kashyap (filmmaker — disambiguate).
Cultural context
Recalls one of the seven primordial sages of Vedic tradition.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kashyap mean?
Kashyap (Kāśyapa) is attested as “Descendant of Kaśyapa; the sage.” Patronymic from Kaśyapa — the ancient Vedic sage, husband of Aditi and father of the Ādityas; one of the seven primordial r̥ṣis (Saptarṣi).
Which nakshatra sound does Kashyap fit?
Kashyap 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 Kashyap a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kashyap is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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