Nepali boy name
Kapil name meaning
कपिल
Say it: KA-pil/kʌpil/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #116
Meaning of Kapil
Tawny or reddish-brown; name of the sage Kapila, founder of Samkhya.
नेपालीमा: कपिलको अर्थ खैरो वा रातो-खैरो रङको हुन्छ। यो साङ्ख्य दर्शनका संस्थापक ऋषि कपिलको नाम पनि हो।
About the name Kapil
Kapil has an earthy meaning, tawny or reddish-brown, alongside a link to the sage Kapila, founder of Samkhya. That combination gives this Sanskrit name a grounded, thoughtful feeling and a connection to wisdom. Its five letters are said KA-pil, with a clear first beat and a light finish. Kapil is common among boy names in our sample. If you are choosing by sound as well as meaning, compare Kabil, Kamal and Kabi; each offers a nearby sound with a different character.
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Kapil at a glance
| Name | Kapil |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | कपिल also कपील, कापिल |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #116 among boy names (62 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.
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- Ganesh♂गणेशLord of the ganas
- Kushal♂कुशलSkilful, clever and capable
- Bivek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
- Subodh♂सुबोधEasily understood
- Vivek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
- Pravin♂प्रविनSkilful, expert, proficient
- Bidur♂विदुरWise, learned
- Siddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
Names that sound like Kapil
Kapil in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐥𑐶𑐮 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒣𑒱𑒪 |
| Bengali | কপিল |
| Gujarati | કપિલ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀧𑀺𑀮 |
| IAST romanization | kapil |
FAQ about the name Kapil
What is the meaning of Kapil?
Kapil means: Tawny or reddish-brown; name of the sage Kapila, founder of Samkhya. (नेपालीमा: कपिल)
Is Kapil a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Kapil in Nepali?
Kapil is written कपिल in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written कपील or कापिल.
How do you pronounce Kapil?
Kapil is pronounced KA-pil (IPA: /kʌpil/).
What is the origin of the name Kapil?
Kapil is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Kapil?
Kapil ranks #116 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.