Sutapas (सुतपस्) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted to austerity”.
Sutapas means “Devoted to austerity”. Sutapas (सुतपस् · సుతపస్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Devoted to austerity”. It is formed from su (good), tapas (austerity). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius).
Sutapas name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Sutapas |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Devoted to austerity |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | su (good) + tapas (austerity) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | सुतपस् |
| Telugu | సుతపస్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | sutapas |
| Pronunciation | Su-ta-pas |
| First syllable | सु |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Spiritual & philosophical |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Sutapas
Sutapas is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- su — good
- tapas — austerity
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Sutapas
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “सु” of Sutapas falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Sutapas
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): सुतपस्
- Telugu: సుతపస్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): sutapas
How to pronounce Sutapas
Say it as “Su-ta-pas” — 3 spoken syllables.
Sutapas is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Sutapas
Sanak, Sanandan, Shandilya, Shrutadev, Shuka, Smaran
Sutapas: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Sutapas?
Sutapas means “Devoted to austerity”. It is formed from su (good), tapas (austerity).
Is Sutapas a traditional or a modern name?
Sutapas is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Sutapas written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): सुतपस्. In Telugu: సుతపస్. Sanskrit transliteration: sutapas.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sutapas?
Its first syllable “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Sutapas?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 7 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Sutapas — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Devoted to austerity
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sutapas mean?
Sutapas is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted to austerity”.
Is Sutapas a boy or girl name?
Sutapas is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sutapas?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sutapas aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sutapas?
The Chaldean name number of Sutapas is 8.
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