What origin is the name Kashayap?

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

What are good sister names for Kashayap?

Names from the same Sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Kashayap — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our Sanskrit names page.

What is the rashi of the name Kashayap?

Kashayap 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.

Kashayap

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kashayap

Kashayap

Boy

Sanskrit

2 syllables

Kashayap is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning "A revered sage; tortoise".

Parents who choose Kashayap pick a boy name from the Sanskrit tradition, meaning "A revered sage; tortoise". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A revered sage; tortoise

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kashayap

What does Kashayap mean?

Kashayap is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "A revered sage; tortoise".

How popular is Kashayap?

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Sister names that go with Kashayap

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 4

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.