Indian name meaning

Tapas

♂ Boy

Ta·pas · 2 syllables

Penance; meditation; spiritual devotion

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Rare

Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.

8
Name number 8 · The Achiever

Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.

The letters of Tapas add up to 17, which reduces to 8.

About the name Tapas

Tapas is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Penance; meditation; spiritual devotion.”

In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Tapas has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tapas mean?

Tapas means “Penance; meditation; spiritual devotion.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Tapas a boy or a girl name?

Tapas is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Tapas?

Tapas is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

What is the numerology number of the name Tapas?

In the Chaldean system, Tapas has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”

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