Kripa
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kripa
Kripa derives from Sanskrit कृपा (kṛpā), meaning "compassion," "grace," or "mercy." The root relates to the verb कृप् (kṛp), which conveys the sense of being moved or touched by another's suffering.
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Etymology
Kripa derives from Sanskrit कृपा (kṛpā), meaning "compassion," "grace," or "mercy." The root relates to the verb कृप् (kṛp), which conveys the sense of being moved or touched by another's suffering.
The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India and the diaspora, with notable historical significance in Hindu mythology as the name of Kripacharya, a revered sage and military commander in the Mahabharata who served as a tutor to the Kuru princes.
Kripa currently ranks #3,464 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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