Kashyra
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kashyra
Kashyra is a modern English-language name likely derived from or inspired by Kashyap, a Sanskrit name meaning "tortoise" or referencing the legendary Vedic sage Kashyapa.
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Etymology
Kashyra is a modern English-language name likely derived from or inspired by Kashyap, a Sanskrit name meaning "tortoise" or referencing the legendary Vedic sage Kashyapa. The name blends Sanskrit roots with contemporary English phonetic preferences, creating a feminized form without strong traditional etymology.
The name is used primarily in English-speaking communities with Hindu or South Asian heritage, though it lacks significant historical documentation or notable cultural figures, appearing mainly as a modern invented or adapted name rather than one with established religious or cultural traditions.
Kashyra currently ranks #18,402 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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