Kashyap
/K-AE-SH-Y-AE-P/
Tortoise and the ancient sage — Kashyap was one of the saptarishis, the seven great sages of the Vedic tradition, whose progeny according to the Puranas included the gods, the demons, and the human races
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Yes — Kashyap is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Tortoise and the ancient sage — Kashyap was one of the saptarishis, the seven great sages of the Vedic tradition, whose progeny according to the Puranas included the gods, the demons, and the human races”.
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Meaning & origin
Kashyap is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Tortoise and the ancient sage — Kashyap was one of the saptarishis, the seven great sages of the Vedic tradition, whose progeny according to the Puranas included the gods, the demons, and the human races" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Kashyap carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Kashyap's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Kashyap opens with “Ka.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Kashyap's birth-star reading →What does Kashyap's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kashyap resonates in either tradition.
Kashyap's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kashyap's full reading →
Does Kashyap go with your family's names?
Kashyap breaks into 6 sounds: /K-AE-SH-Y-AE-P/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Kashyap sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Kashyap beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kashyap — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Kashyap
If Kashyap resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Kashyap
What does the name Kashyap mean?
Kashyap means "Tortoise and the ancient sage — Kashyap was one of the saptarishis, the seven great sages of the Vedic tradition, whose progeny according to the Puranas included the gods, the demons, and the human races." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Kashyap a boy or girl name?
Kashyap is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Kashyap?
Kashyap is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Bengali families.
Is Kashyap a Hindu name?
Yes. Kashyap is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Kashyap mean in Sanskrit?
Kashyap originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Tortoise and the ancient sage — Kashyap was one of the saptarishis, the seven great sages of the Vedic tradition, whose progeny according to the Puranas included the gods, the demons, and the human races."
What are common nicknames for Kashyap?
Common short forms of Kashyap include Kasi, Kash.
What is the numerology of Kashyap?
Kashyap has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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