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A bilingual dictionary of names used in Nepal, with meanings in English and Nepali, Devanagari spelling, pronunciation and origins.
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Popular boy namesTop 200 →
- Bibek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
- Santosh♂सन्तोषContentment, satisfaction, happiness
- Sagar♂सागरOcean, sea
- Suman♂सुमनFlower
- Sujan♂सुजनGood person
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Nabin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Sunil♂सुनिलDeep blue, dark blue
- Saroj♂सरोजLotus
- Bishal♂विशालHuge, vast, great
- Manish♂मनिषLord of the mind
- Prakash♂प्रकाशLight, brightness, illumination
Popular girl namesTop 200 →
- Asmita♀अस्मिताSelf-respect, pride, identity
- Manisha♀मनिषाWisdom, intellect
- Priyanka♀प्रियंकाDear, beloved
- Pooja♀पूजाWorship, prayer and reverence offered to the divine
- Nisha♀निशाNight
- Neha♀नेहाLove, affection
- Alisha♀अलिशाProtected by God
- Sabina♀सबिनाA woman of the Sabine people of ancient Italy
- Jyoti♀ज्योतिLight, flame or radiance
- Sarita♀सरिताRiver, stream
- Srijana♀सृजनाCreation
- Susmita♀सुस्मिताLovely smile
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- Name finderMost useful Filter by gender, meaning, first letter (A–Z or अ–ह), syllables, origin and rarity. Open tool →
- Parents’ name combinerPopular Baby names that blend the father’s and mother’s names: real names first, then creative blends. Open tool →
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- Nepali letter name generatorNew Pick a letter from अ to ह and get boy or girl names that start with it. Open tool →
- Sibling & twin names Names that pair with an older child’s name, and matching twin pairs by letter, rhyme or meaning. Open tool →
Guides for parentsAll guides →
- How to Choose a Nepali Baby Name: A Practical Checklist
A practical checklist for choosing a Nepali baby name: meaning, sound with the surname, syllables, English spelling, popularity, customs and nicknames.
- Nepali Name Endings and What They Mean
What common Nepali name endings mean: -esh, -endra, -raj, -nath, -kar, -deep, -jit for boys and -ika, -ita, -ti, -ima, -ja, -ana for girls, with examples.
- Nepali Names from Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Nepali names that are epithets of Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, Parvati, Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Surya and the Buddha, with what each one means.
- Spelling Nepali Names in English
Why Nepali names have many English spellings: aa vs a, ee vs i, sh vs s, b vs v, ksh vs kshya, the silent final a, and how to pick one spelling for life.
- Nepali Names for Siblings and Twins
How to pair Nepali names for siblings and twins: shared first letters, rhyming endings like Ram and Shyam, matching meanings, syllables and names to avoid.
- Modern vs Traditional Nepali Names
Classic Nepali names like Ram, Krishna, Sita and Hari beside modern picks like Kshitiz, Neha and Samiksha, with tips on short, unique and balanced names.
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Nepali baby names with meaning, in English and Nepali
Choosing a name is one of the first gifts you give your child. NepalNames.com brings together 7,963 Nepali names, and 6,192 of them come with a meaning written in both English and Nepali. Every name page shows the Devanagari spelling, pronunciation audio, origin, spelling variants and famous namesakes, so you can choose with confidence and say the name the right way.
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Meanings in two languages
6,192 names have a meaning written in English and in Nepali, so parents, grandparents and children can read the same explanation side by side.
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Spelling and pronunciation
See each name in Devanagari, listen to pronunciation audio, and compare spelling variants such as Bibek and Vivek before you settle on one.
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Boys, girls and unisex
Browse 5,479 boy names, 1,928 girl names and 556 unisex names, then narrow the list by first letter, meaning, origin or community.
Find Nepali name meanings that speak to you
Many parents start with a feeling they want the name to carry. Browse Nepali names by meaning to explore themes such as light, peace, love, strength and nature. Prakash means light and brightness. Sagar means ocean. Santosh means contentment and peace of mind. If your family has a sound or first letter in mind, the Nepali names A to Z list lets you start from any letter and compare meanings at a glance.
Nepali boy names and girl names
Nepali names often draw on Sanskrit, nature and deities. Suraj means the sun, Anil means wind, and Saroj means lotus. Krishna is the name of Lord Krishna, and Ashish means blessing. Our collection of Nepali boy names holds 5,479 names, and the list of Nepali girl names holds 1,928. Each name has its own page with its Devanagari spelling, how to say it and the variants people use, so you can share it with family before the naming day.
Classic favorites or unique Nepali names
Some families love a familiar name such as Bibek, which means wisdom and discernment, or Suman, which means flower and also good-minded and cheerful. Others want a name few classmates will share. Our list of unique Nepali names is a good place to start. You can also try the Nepali name combiner to blend two names, such as the parents' names, into fresh ideas. Many families then choose the final name at a naming ceremony (nwaran) after the birth.
Tips for choosing a name
- Read the meaning in both English and Nepali so the whole family understands the name.
- Say the name aloud with your family name, and listen to the pronunciation audio.
- Check the Devanagari spelling so the name reads correctly on documents and cards.
- Look at spelling variants such as Nabin and Navin, then pick one and use it consistently.
- Shortlist a few names by meaning or first letter, then decide together as a family.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali baby names with meaning?
Good examples include Bibek (wisdom, discernment), Sujan (a good, kind-hearted person), Roshan (bright, shining), Suman (flower; cheerful) and Santosh (contentment). You can browse 6,192 names that have a meaning in English and Nepali, sorted by theme, letter or gender.
How do I write baby names in Nepali script?
Every name page shows the Devanagari spelling next to the English one. For example, Bibek is written विवेक, Sagar is सागर, and Prakash is प्रकाश. You can also search for a नेपाली नाम directly in Devanagari to find its meaning and pronunciation.
Why do some Nepali names have more than one English spelling?
Nepali sounds can be written in English in different ways. Bibek is a variant of Vivek, Nabin is also written Navin, and Bishal is a variant of Vishal. Each name page lists common spelling variants so you can pick the one you prefer.
What Nepali names mean light or the sun?
Prakash means light, brightness and illumination. Roshan means bright, shining and illuminated. Suraj means the sun, the radiant source of light. Browse names by meaning to see many more names linked to light, the sun and the moon.
How can I find unique Nepali names?
Start with our list of unique Nepali names, or browse Nepali names A to Z and look past the most familiar ones. The name combiner can also blend two names into new ideas. Always check the meaning and pronunciation before you decide.
A careful reference, not a random list
We separate a name’s literal meaning, its linguistic origin and the communities that use it, label uncertain meanings clearly, and never assume anything about a person from their name.