Find out how popular the first name Alpa has been for the last 10 years (from 1975 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alpa by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Alpa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alpa.

The history of the first name Alpa

The name Alpa has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "alpa," which means "small" or "little." It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, possibly dating back to the Vedic period (circa 1500-500 BCE) in India.

In Hinduism, one of the earliest references to the name Alpa can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic. The name is mentioned in connection with a minor character, Alpa, who was a warrior in the Kaurava army during the great Kurukshetra war.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Alpa was Alpa Devi, a Hindu queen who ruled the Chauhan dynasty in the 12th century. She was the wife of King Prithviraj Chauhan and played a significant role in the defense of the kingdom against invading forces.

During the medieval period, the name Alpa was also used by several Buddhist scholars and monks. One notable example is Alpa Siddhi, a Buddhist scholar from the 11th century who wrote extensively on Buddhist philosophy and logic.

In more recent history, Alpa Jaswant Singh was an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was arrested and imprisoned several times for his involvement in protests and civil disobedience campaigns.

Another notable figure with the name Alpa was Alpa Shah, an Indian social anthropologist and academic who has conducted extensive research on marginalized communities in India and Nepal. She has authored several books and articles exploring issues of caste, gender, and marginalization.

While the name Alpa has its roots in Sanskrit and has been primarily used in the Indian subcontinent, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world due to the global spread of Indian culture and diaspora communities.

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