Nepali girl name
Kalpana name meaning
कल्पना
Say it: KAL-pa-na/kʌlpʌnaː/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #43
Meaning of Kalpana
Imagination, fancy or creative thought; the power of invention.
नेपालीमा: कल्पना संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ कल्पना, सोच वा सिर्जनात्मक विचार हुन्छ। यसले नयाँ कुरा आविष्कार गर्ने क्षमतालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Kalpana
Kalpana means imagination, fancy or creative thought, including the power of invention. Its Sanskrit roots and art connection give it an open, thoughtful feeling for a parent drawn to creativity. Pronounced KAL-pa-na, the seven-letter name has a gently flowing rhythm. It is very common in our sample, ranking 43rd among girl names. Among names ending in -ana, the ending often appears in Sanskrit nouns for an act or idea. For a shortlist with a similar sound or creative feeling, consider Kamana and Srijana.
Often Sanskrit nouns for an act or idea: Archana (worship), Kalpana (imagination), Rachana (creation). More girl names ending in -ana →
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Kalpana at a glance
| Name | Kalpana |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | कल्पना also कल्पन, कलपना |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 7 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #43 among girl names (28 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Kalpana
- Kalpana Chaudhary
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Kalpana Pariyar · b. 1995
Nepalese sports shooter
- Kalpana Sharma
Nepalese footballer
- Kalpana Bista · b. 1905
former Minister of Nepal
- Kalpana Sharma Joshi
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Kalpana Sob
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Kalpana Rana Shrestha · b. 1961
badminton player
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Srijana♀सृजनाCreation
- Kabita♀कविताPoem or poetry
- Sangita♀संगीताMusic, song
- Kriti♀कृतिCreation or work of art
- Rachana♀रचनाCreation, composition, arrangement
- Shrijana♀सृजनाCreation
- Suruchi♀सुरुचिGood taste, refinement
- Chitra♂♀चित्रPicture or painting
- Shilpa♀शिल्पाArt, craft
- Shreejana♀श्रीजनाCreation
- Sirjana♀सिर्जनाCreation
- Rekha♀रेखाLine
Names that sound like Kalpana
Kalpana in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐮𑑂𑐥𑐣𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒪𑓂𑒣𑒢𑒰 |
| Bengali | কল্পনা |
| Gujarati | કલ્પના |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀮𑁆𑀧𑀦𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | kalpanā |
FAQ about the name Kalpana
What is the meaning of Kalpana?
Kalpana means: Imagination, fancy or creative thought; the power of invention. (नेपालीमा: कल्पना)
Is Kalpana a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Kalpana in Nepali?
Kalpana is written कल्पना in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written कल्पन or कलपना.
How do you pronounce Kalpana?
Kalpana is pronounced KAL-pa-na (IPA: /kʌlpʌnaː/).
What is the origin of the name Kalpana?
Kalpana is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Kalpana?
Kalpana ranks #43 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Kalpana?
Notable people named Kalpana include Kalpana Chaudhary (Member of Parliament of Nepal); Kalpana Pariyar (Nepalese sports shooter); Kalpana Sharma (Nepalese footballer).