Tortoise; a legendary sage
In Sanskrit, the name refers to a tortoise, symbolizing stability and longevity. It is most famous as the name of a revered Vedic sage (Rishi) in Hindu mythology, considered one of the seven great sages and the father of humanity.
Less common today
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
One of the Saptarishis (seven sages) in ancient Indian texts
A character in the Indian epic Mahabharata · Mahabharata
