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Kashyap

कश्यप

One who drinks water or a visionary sage.

Kashyap is a prominent Vedic sage (Rishi) in Hinduism, considered one of the Saptarishis and the progenitor of humanity and various living beings. The name is derived from the Sanskrit roots 'kash' (to shine or drink) and 'yapa' (water), symbolizing his role as a protector and father of all creation.

BoySanskritMithun · GeminiPunarvasuPythagorean no. 9 · The Humanitarian2 syllables
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Kashyap in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiकश्यप
Bengaliকশ্যপ
Punjabiਕਸ਼੍ਯਪ
Gujaratiકશ્યપ
Odiaକଶ୍ଯପ
Teluguకశ్యప
Kannadaಕಶ್ಯಪ
Malayalamകശ്യപ
Tamilகஶ்யப

Pythagorean numerology 9 · The Humanitarian — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as compassionate, idealistic, generous and warm-hearted.

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

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