What origin is the name Kapala?

Kapala comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Kapala?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Kapala — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Kapala?

Kapala starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Kapala or Capala?

Both spellings are used. Kapala means "Skull or bowl"; Capala is listed with the meaning "Flickering, restless (Goddess Lakshmi)". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Kapala

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kapala

Kapala

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kapala is an Indian unisex name meaning "Skull or bowl".

Kapala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Skull or bowl". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Kapala mean?

Skull or bowl

How popular is Kapala?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Kapala

What does Kapala mean?

Kapala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Skull or bowl".

How popular is Kapala?

We have no birth-record ranking for Kapala: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Kapala

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Kapala

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Kapala.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.