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Kapil

कपिल

Reddish-brown, sage, or sun

Kapil is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kapila', referring to a reddish-brown color or the golden-hued sun. It is culturally significant as the name of the great Vedic sage Kapila, the founder of the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, and is often associated with wisdom and asceticism.

BoySanskritMithun · GeminiMrigashiraPythagorean no. 22 · The Builder2 syllables
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Kapil in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiकपिल
Bengaliকপিল
Punjabiਕਪਿਲ
Gujaratiકપિલ
Odiaକପିଲ
Teluguకపిల
Kannadaಕಪಿಲ
Malayalamകപില
Tamilகபில

Pythagorean numerology 22 · The Builder — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as disciplined, dependable, practical and hard-working.

Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.

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  • GeneralProvenance note

    Sanskrit name meaning reddish-brown, name of ancient sage Kapila.

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