Kautilya
pronounced /Kau-ti-lya/
Master statesman, philosopher, author of Arthashastra.
About the name
Kautilya is a traditional Sanskrit boy name meaning 'Master statesman, philosopher, author of Arthashastra'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kautilya
- What is the meaning of the name Kautilya?
- Kautilya means "Master statesman, philosopher, author of Arthashastra.". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Kautilya?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Kautilya is Mithuna.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Kautilya?
- The Nakshatra for Kautilya is Mrigashira.
- How is Kautilya written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): कૌतिल्य · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): કૌતિલ્ય
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