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Kripa
Pronounced KREE-puh /ˈkriː.pə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Kripa (Krpa), meaning 'grace; mercy; compassion' -- a gentle virtue name with deep roots in Indian tradition. Romanized from the Devanagari.Medium
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History & Origin
Kripa comes from the Sanskrit for 'grace; mercy; compassion,' a virtue name with deep roots in Indian tradition and thought. Warm and gentle in meaning, it reads as a soft, graceful pick (said 'KREE-puh'). Romanized here from the Devanagari.
In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls, carried largely by Indian families. Rare, tender, and meaningful.
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What does the name Kripa mean?
Kripa is a Sanskrit name meaning 'grace,' 'mercy,' or 'compassion.'
How do you pronounce Kripa?
It's said KREE-puh /ˈkriː.pə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kripa a boy or girl name?
Kripa is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Kripa?
Kripa is a rare name for girls in the U.S.