Meaning & Origin
One who carries a weapon or a tool to help others.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes the inner warrior, the one who protects and serves.
Language details
क्रिपान्
प्रसाददाता
कृपान
दाता
கிறிபன்
காரியம் வீடுக்கான
కృపన్
దోశమీద
Kripan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Carrier of a weapon
Kripan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Carrier of a weapon
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kree-pan
/kɾiːpən/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name 'Kripan' is of Sanskrit origin and means one who carries a weapon or a tool to help others. This name holds significant cultural relevance in Hinduism, where the deity Lord Krishna is often depicted carrying a weapon, a 'Kripan', a sharp, hooked-edged weapon. The name 'Kripan' is also given to babies as a devotional name after Lord Krishna.
The spiritual significance of the name 'Kripan' goes beyond the materialistic connotation of carrying a weapon. In Hinduism, Lord Krishna is known as the 'Murari' or the Slayer of Demons, representing the destructive aspect of God. The 'Kripan', as a spiritual symbol, signifies the conquering of our inner demons, our negative emotions and tendencies. It stands for strength, courage, and protection against fear and misunderstanding. The name 'Kripan' is a constant reminder to embrace our inner warrior and face challenges with determination and faith.
Historical references
Kripa is an ancient Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word 'krip' which means 'to crush', 'to destroy' or 'to kill'. It is believed that the name gained prominence during the Mahabharata era when Arjuna was given the Sudarshana Chakra, a celestial weapon, by Lord Krishna. Kripa was the name of the preceptor of the Kuru dynasty and is mentioned in the Mahabharata as a close advisor and teacher to Duryodhana.
circa 4th century BCE
The name 'Kripan' is also associated with Lord Shiva, one of the major deities in Hinduism. The sacred text, Shiva Purana, mentions 'Kripan' as one of the names of Lord Shiva's divine vehicle, Nandi. In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is often depicted carrying a trident, which is referred to as 'Trishula' or 'Tridenta'. However, the name 'Kripan' specifically refers to the sharp, curved edge of the trident's prong that is used to destroy evil.
circa 7th century CE
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