Kapil Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'reddish-brown-haired' or 'tawny-colored', Kapil is a popular Hindu name.
Meaning of the Name Kapil
Kapil is derived from Sanskrit and has multiple meanings. It can mean 'reddish-brown-haired' or 'tawny-colored'. In Hindu mythology, Kapil is the name of a sage who is regarded as the founder of the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy. The name is also associated with Lord Vishnu, as one of his incarnations. Kapil is a popular name among Hindus in India.
Popularity of the Name Kapil
The popularity for the name Kapil peaked in popularity in the year 1984 with 9 births, which ranked number 11,023 out of 17,754 unique names for that year. Kapil had the most male births in 1984 with 9, which ranked number 4,215 out of 7,337 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Kapil
Popularity of Kapil by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kapil. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kapil in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kapil is a great pick!
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