Kalp

Kalp meaning

Kalp (कल्प) is a Hindu boy's name of Sanskrit origin (Gujarati usage).

Able, fit; a sacred precept; an aeon, a day of Brahma

Also used to mean: competent

Kalp (कल्प, Gujarati કલ્પ) is the Sanskrit word kalpa, one of the richest short words in the language. Monier-Williams gives it as an adjective meaning practicable, proper, fit and able; as a noun meaning a sacred precept or rule, the sense behind the Kalpa-sūtras of Vedic ritual; and as the vast cosmic age, a single day of Brahmā lasting a thousand yugas. Joined with taru or vṛkṣa it names the wish-granting tree of paradise. Name lists give Kalp as "aeon" or "competent", both in the dictionary. It is used as a short boys' name mainly in Gujarati families.

Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 262 · entry kalpa · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Monier-Williams, kalpa, p. 262

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First sound क

Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3 · Mithun rashi

This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is का, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.

Spellings

Kalp · Kalpa

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