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Kirpa

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Pronounced KEER-pah /ˈkir.pɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi/Sanskrit kirpa (kripa), 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing'Medium

In 30 seconds: Grace; mercy; a divine blessing: Kirpa is Punjabi/Sikh for 'grace; mercy'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'KEER-pah').
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom Punjabi/Sanskrit kirpa (kripa), 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing'
U.S. rank (2024)#6505 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kirpa comes from Punjabi/Sanskrit kirpa (kripa), 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing' — a cherished spiritual concept in Sikhism, where God's kirpa is sought and given (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout Sikh name (said 'KEER-pah'; nickname Kiri).

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh and Punjabi families. Rare, grace-and-mercy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Kirpa means 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing' in Punjabi and Sanskrit — a cherished concept in Sikhism — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred sense; said 'KEER-pah').
Overall data confidence 60%
Punjabi/Sanskrit references — kirpa — sacred sense noted

Variations

KripaKirpaa

Nicknames

Kiri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kirpa mean?

Kirpa is Punjabi/Sikh for 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Kirpa?

It's said KEER-pah /ˈkir.pɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kirpa a boy or girl name?

Kirpa is a girl's name.

How popular is Kirpa?

Kirpa is a rare name in the U.S.

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