Kriya
Sanskrit · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Kriya
Kriya derives from Sanskrit and means "action" or "deed," coming from the root "kri" which signifies doing or performing.
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Etymology
Kriya derives from Sanskrit and means "action" or "deed," coming from the root "kri" which signifies doing or performing. The name is primarily used in Hindu and yogic traditions, where it holds spiritual significance in practices like Kriya Yoga, a meditation technique popularized in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Kriya currently ranks #16,213 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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