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First or beginning
Pronunciation: al-pah
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Alpa is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "First or beginning". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: al-pah. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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अल्प
लेस्स
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
al-pah
IPA
/əlˈpɑː/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Pearl
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Alpa was an important god in the Vedic pantheon, particularly associated with the Rigvedic god Indra. He is mentioned in several hymns as a friend and helper of Indra.
circa 1500-1000 BCE
Alpa is also a personal name mentioned in various Jain texts, including the Avasyasutta of the Sutrakritanga. He is described as a disciple of Mahavira and a leader in the Jain community.
circa 6th century BCE
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
अल्प
लेस्स
अल्पा
स्मार्जित
அல்பா
மிகவும் கொள்ளும்
అల్ప
పొద్దు
Alpa
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे First or beginning
Alpa
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ First or beginning
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