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Kirpal: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“merciful; compassionate”

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کرپال

ਕਿਰਪਾਲ

Kirpal (کرپال, Sanskrit ਕਿਰਪਾਲ) is a Sikh boy’s name that means “merciful; compassionate”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, kṛpālu.

Kirpal at a glance

Meaning: merciful; compassionate
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Sikh
Say it: kir-paal
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: K · ک

Meaning of Kirpal

In English: merciful; compassionate
اردو میں معنی: مہربان، رحم دل

Origin and history of Kirpal

Punjabi form of Sanskrit kṛpālu, compassionate (from kṛpā, grace, mercy).

Base wordSanskrit kṛpālu

How to say and write Kirpal

Say it: kir-paal2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Kirpal
Urdu: کرپال
Original script: ਕਿਰਪਾਲ
Other spellings: Kripal
Themes: Kindness

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Names like Kirpal

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Questions about the name Kirpal

What does the name Kirpal mean?

Kirpal means “merciful; compassionate”. In Urdu: مہربان، رحم دل. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Kirpal a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Kirpal is a boy’s name.

Is Kirpal a Sikh name?

Yes. Kirpal is used by Sikh families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Punjabi form of Sanskrit kṛpālu, compassionate (from kṛpā, grace, mercy).

How do you pronounce Kirpal?

Say it “kir-paal”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Kirpal in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Kirpal is written کرپال. In its original script: ਕਿਰਪਾਲ.

What are other spellings of Kirpal?

Kirpal is also spelled Kripal.

Is the meaning of Kirpal verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.