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Nepali boy names · छोराको नाम

5,388 boy names, each with its Nepali spelling, meaning, origin and pronunciation.

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Choosing a Nepali boy name with meaning

Our list of Nepali boy names holds 5,479 names, from familiar classics to names you rarely hear. Each one has its own page with the Devanagari spelling, pronunciation audio, spelling variants and, for most names, a meaning in English and Nepali. Browse by first letter, meaning or origin to build a shortlist for your son.

5,479 boy names

Browse thousands of Nepali names for boys in one place, then open any name to see its meaning, Nepali spelling and how to say it.
Meanings you can share

Names like Sujan, a good and kind-hearted person, or Santosh, contentment and peace of mind, carry a wish you can explain to your son one day.
Spelling variants side by side

Compare forms such as Bibek and Vivek, or Bishal and Vishal, so the English spelling you choose matches the way your family says it.

Nepali baby boy names inspired by nature

Nature gives many Nepali baby boy names their meaning. Sagar means ocean. Saroj means lotus, literally born of a lake. Sunil means deep blue, like the sky, and Anil means wind or air. If you love this theme, browse boy names that mean nature or narrow it further with boy names that mean the sun. Suraj, the sun and radiant source of light, is one name you will find there.

Boy names about wisdom, light and strength

Many parents look for a name that carries a quality they hope their son will grow into. Bibek means conscience, wisdom and discernment. Manish means lord of the mind, wise and intellectual. Prakash means light and brightness, and Roshan means bright and shining. Bishal means huge, vast and great. Explore more in boy names that mean wisdom or across every theme in Nepali names by meaning.

Modern and unique Nepali boy names

Nabin means new, fresh and modern, which suits parents who want a name that feels current. If you want something fewer classmates will share, start with unique Nepali names and look for a meaning you love. Familiar names such as Suman, which means flower and also good-minded and cheerful, remain warm and easy to say.

Tips for parents

Say the first name together with your family name to hear how they flow.
Pick one English spelling, such as Bibek or Vivek, and use it on every document.
Check the Nepali spelling in Devanagari so relatives write the name the same way.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names with meaning?

Good examples include Bibek (wisdom, discernment), Sujan (a good, kind-hearted person), Sagar (ocean), Roshan (bright, shining) and Santosh (contentment, peace of mind). Every name page shows the meaning in English and Nepali along with its Devanagari spelling.

What Nepali boy 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. You can find more on our pages for boy names that mean light and boy names that mean the sun.

How do I write a boy's name (छोराको नाम) in Nepali?

Open the name's page to see its Devanagari spelling. For example, Bibek is written विवेक, Sagar is सागर, and Sujan is सुजन. Each page also has pronunciation audio, so you can hear how the name is said.