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Boy names related to animals

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31 names whose meaning is connected with animals.

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Boy names related to animals, from bull to bee

An animal name carries a picture with it: a bull for strength, a tiger for courage, a fish for calm water. This page gathers 31 Nepali names whose meanings are connected with animals. Most are given to boys, and a few, such as Mina and Saranga, are also used for girls.

  1. The bull

    Rishav (ऋषभ) means best or excellent, and also a bull. Wrishav means bull, best and excellent, and is a strong, grounded choice.

  2. Large and lordly

    Gajendra means king of elephants, and Diggaj means elephant of the quarters, or a great expert. Kapindra means lord of monkeys, an epithet of Hanuman.

  3. Small and quick

    Min and Meen mean fish. Saranga means spotted, and can mean a deer, a peacock or a bee, so it carries a lighter picture.

Bold animal names for boys

Rishav (ऋषभ) means best or excellent, and also a bull. Wrishav means bull, best and excellent. Shardul means tiger, and also lion, or the best among something. Sher (शेर) means lion or tiger, and describes someone brave and fearless. Gajendra means king of elephants, and Diggaj means elephant of the quarters, a giant or great expert. Kapindra means lord of monkeys, an epithet of Hanuman. These names are full of size and movement, so they suit a family that likes a bold sound. You can find more on the page for names meaning animals.

Gentler animal names, some for boys and girls

Min (मीन) means fish, and Meen carries the same meaning with a different spelling. Mina also means fish and is used for boys and girls alike. Saranga (सारंगा) means spotted, and can point to a deer, a peacock or a bee, as well as a musical instrument and raga. Rima means white antelope, a soft and unusual choice. Gajen is a short form of Gajendra, meaning king of elephants, for parents who like the meaning but want fewer syllables. These names work well if you want an animal meaning without a fierce image; our name finder can help you compare them.

Tips for parents

  • Choose the quality you want to wish on your child, whether that is the bull's strength, the tiger's courage or the deer's grace.
  • Check who a name is used for before you settle, since Mina, Meen and Saranga cross over between boys and girls.
  • Say Min and Meen aloud with your surname; they sound almost the same but look different on paper.
  • If a name has several spellings, such as Rishav, Rishab or Rishabh, pick one and keep it consistent at home and at school.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names related to animals?

Rishav and Wrishav mean bull, Shardul means tiger, Sher means lion or tiger, and Gajendra means king of elephants. Kapindra means lord of monkeys, and Min means fish.

What does the name Rishav mean?

Rishav means best or excellent, and also a bull. It is written ऋषभ in Devanagari. The spellings Rishab and Rishabh carry the same meaning, so choose the one that looks right to you.

Which animal names are used for girls too?

Mina, Meen and Saranga are used for both boys and girls in this list. Mina and Meen mean fish, while Saranga means spotted and can refer to a deer, a peacock or a bee.

What does Gajendra mean?

Gajendra means king of elephants, a grand and affectionate image for a son. Gajen is a short form with the same meaning, useful if you want a name that is quicker to say.