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Kirpa

Quick answerKirpa is a Sanskrit name meaning "grace" or "mercy," derived from the Sanskrit word "kripā" (कृपा).

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#8,627
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CulturePunjabi, Hindu, Sikh
ReligionSikhism, Hinduism
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,100

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kirpa

Kirpa is a Sanskrit name meaning "grace" or "mercy," derived from the Sanskrit word "kripā" (कृपा).

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Etymology

Kirpa is a Sanskrit name meaning "grace" or "mercy," derived from the Sanskrit word "kripā" (कृपा). The name is primarily used in Punjabi and Hindi-speaking communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with notable use in Sikhism where divine grace is a central theological concept.

Kirpa currently ranks #8,627 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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