Kapil

Kapil Meaning & Origin

About Kapil
The surname Kapil is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "kapila," which means "tawny" or "reddish-brown." It is a common surname among various communities in India, including Brahmins and Jains. The name Kapil is often associated with the sage Kapila, who is considered one of the founders of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kapil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kapil: 215
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kapil based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kapil is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kapil*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kapil in Braille

Here's how to represent Kapil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kapil in braille

How to sign the name Kapil using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kapil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kapil in sign language

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