The baby name Asipatra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-see-PAH-trah.
The baby name Asipatra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-see-PAH-trah.
Asipatra is in Origin.
Rooted in Sanskrit, Asipatra is a compound of asi “sword” and patra “leaf, blade,” literally “sword-leafed.” The term appears in classical sources as an epithet for plants with blade-like fronds and in the stark image of Aśipatravana/Asipattavana, the “forest of sword-leaves” described in Hindu Purāṇas and early Buddhist texts. Because the sword symbolizes decisive wisdom and protection in South Asian traditions, the name conveys sharp intellect, courage, and disciplined strength.
As a given name, Asipatra is rare but intelligible across Indo-Aryan languages and among diaspora families seeking Sanskritic heritage names. Usual variants and transliterations include Aśipatra (IAST), Asipatra (anglicized), Ashipatra (Hindi-influenced), and the related Pali form Asipatta. It is typically masculine but can be used unisex. Possible short forms: Asi, Patra. Meaning summary: “sword-leafed; keen, cutting, protective.”
Asipatra does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.
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