The baby name Kashyap is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced KASH-yap (KAH-shy-ap); IPA: /ˈkæʃjəp/ or /kɑːˈʃjɑːp/.
The baby name Kashyap is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced KASH-yap (KAH-shy-ap); IPA: /ˈkæʃjəp/ or /kɑːˈʃjɑːp/.
Kashyap is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Kashyap derives from Sanskrit Kaśyapa (कश्यप), name of a revered Vedic rishi and Prajapati. Its etymology is debated - often linked to “tortoise,” but also viewed as an ancient clan name. In practice the name evokes wisdom, foresight, and deep lineage.
In Hindu texts, Kashyapa is a progenitor of deities and other beings and is counted among the Saptarishi in several Purāṇic lists; legend also connects him with the naming of Kashmir. Modern usage spans India, Nepal, and the diaspora, as both a given name and a surname/gotra. Variants include Kaśyapa/Kashyapa (final -a), Kasyap, and the Pali/Sinhalese Kassapa, known from early Buddhist sources and Sri Lankan kings.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #70 | 2 | 2,963 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #610 | 22 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #713 | 304 | 16,750 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #735 | 9 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #759 | 11 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #865 | 17 | 17,948 |
| United States | Boys | 2018 | #879 | 6 | 7,242 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,064 | 29 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,598 | 17 | 28,008 |
Kashyap is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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