What origin is the name Kasyapa?

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

What are good sister names for Kasyapa?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kasyapa?

Kasyapa 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.

Kasyapa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kasyapa

Kasyapa

Boy

Sanskrit

3 syllables

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

Parents who choose Kasyapa pick a boy name from the Sanskrit tradition, meaning "A revered sage; tortoise". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

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 Kasyapa

What does Kasyapa mean?

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

How popular is Kasyapa?

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Sister names that go with Kasyapa

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 8

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.