Boy Names
Boy names related to birds
16 names
16 names whose meaning is connected with birds.
- Khagendra♂खगेन्द्रLord of birds
- Robin♂रोबिनBright fame (from Robert)
- Kunal♂कुनालA type of bird with beautiful eyes
- Khaga♂खगBird
- Munal♂♀मुनालDanphe, the Himalayan monal pheasant, Nepal's national bird
- Arnold♂अर्नोल्डEnglish/Germanic name meaning eagle power
- Hans♂हंसSwan
- Saras♂सरसSarus crane
- Khagaraj♂खगराजKing of birds
- Sahina♂♀सहिनाRoyal falcon
- Hansha♂हंसाSwan
- Jonas♂जोनसDove
- Khages♂खगेशLord of birds
- Khagesh♂खगेशLord of birds
- Khageshwar♂खगेश्वरLord of birds
- Khangendra♂खगेन्द्रLord of birds
Guide
Boy names related to birds, from Garuda to the danphe
Birds give Nepali names a light, upward feeling. This page gathers 16 names for boys that are connected with birds, some naming a bird directly and others pointing to Garuda, the lord of birds. A few come from outside Nepali and sit comfortably beside the local choices.
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Lord of birds
Khagendra, Khagaraj and Khageshwar all mean lord of birds, an epithet of Garuda. Khaga simply means bird, one that moves in the sky.
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Nepal's national bird
Munal names the danphe, the Himalayan monal pheasant. It is a short, soft name with a strong local picture behind it.
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Birds of grace
Hans and Hansha mean swan, a symbol of purity and discernment. Saras means the sarus crane, and also a lake.
Nepali boy names meaning lord of birds
Khagendra (खगेन्द्र) means lord of birds, an epithet of Garuda. Khagaraj means king of birds, with the same meaning. Khagesh and Khageshwar (खगेश्वर) are shorter and longer forms of the same title. Khangendra is a variant spelling of Khagendra. Khaga is the simplest of the group, meaning bird, literally one that moves in the sky. These names share a grand, traditional sound, so check which spelling your family already uses.
Bird names from Nepal and beyond
Munal (मुनाल) is the danphe, Nepal's national bird, the Himalayan monal pheasant. Hans and Hansha mean swan, a symbol of purity and discernment. Saras means the sarus crane, and can also mean a lake, or something juicy and delightful. Kunal names a bird with beautiful eyes, and also the lotus. Robin means bright fame, and is also the name of the robin bird. Jonas means dove, the Greek form of the Hebrew Jonah. Browse the full set of boy names related to birds to see the rest.
Tips for parents
- Choose a direct bird name like Hans or Munal if you want the meaning to be clear at once.
- Consider how the name sounds in Nepali everyday speech, since some bird words are more common than others.
- If you like the Garuda names, pick one spelling of Khagendra or Khageshwar and use it on every document.
- Use the name finder to see bird names beside names from other nature themes.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali boy names related to birds?
Khagendra, Khagaraj and Khageshwar mean lord of birds. Munal names the danphe, Hans means swan, Saras means the sarus crane, and Khaga simply means bird.
What does the name Munal mean?
Munal is the danphe, the Himalayan monal pheasant and Nepal's national bird. It is written मुनाल in Devanagari and is used for boys and girls.
Is Khangendra a different name from Khagendra?
Khangendra is a variant spelling of Khagendra. Both mean lord of birds, an epithet of Garuda, and are written खगेन्द्र.
Are there bird names for girls as well?
Yes. Munal and Sahina, meaning royal falcon, are among the names used for girls. See girl names related to birds for more.