Kapila Name Meaning
The name Kapila comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kapila below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kapila Name Meaning
HinduismMeans "reddish brown" in Sanskrit, derived from कपि (kapi) "monkey". In the Hindu epic the 'Mahabharata' this is the name of a sage who founded Samkhya philosophy and is identified with the god Vishnu.
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