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Boy names meaning devotion

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198 names whose meaning is connected with devotion.

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Boy names meaning devotion in Nepali

Devotion can mean worship, trust, or the quiet act of offering something with care. This page gathers 198 names for boys whose meanings touch on prayer, service and faithfulness. The words come from several traditions within Nepal, and each is listed here for its meaning, not as a claim about the child who will carry it.

  1. Words for worship

    Pujan means worship or adoration. Abhishek means ritual anointing or consecration, the bathing of a deity or the crowning of a king.

  2. Faith and steadiness

    Bishwas means faith, trust or belief. Dhruba means firm, fixed and constant, and names the Pole Star.

  3. Offering and service

    Arpan means an offering or dedication. Abdul is used as a prefix meaning servant of God.

Nepali boy names meaning worship and faith

Pujan (पूजन) means worship and adoration. Abhishek (अभिषेक) means ritual anointing or consecration, the bathing of a deity or the crowning of a king. Nirajan means spotless and pure, and also names the lamp-waving worship called arati. Darshan means sight or vision, the act of seeing the divine, and also philosophy. Bishwas (विश्वास) means faith, trust or belief. Dharma means righteousness, duty or moral law. Om is the sacred syllable, the primordial sound of the universe. Several of these names describe an action rather than a quality, so read the meaning slowly before choosing.

Names for offering, patience and a devoted life

Arpan (अर्पण) means an offering or dedication, something given with devotion. Shrawan means hearing, and names the monsoon month of Shravan and a devoted son in the Ramayana. Dhruba (ध्रुव) means firm, fixed and constant, the Pole Star, named after the devotee Dhruva. Laxman means having auspicious marks, and names the loyal younger brother of Lord Rama. Tilak means an auspicious forehead mark, and also an ornament or the best of a kind. Mohammad means praised or praiseworthy. Abdul is a prefix meaning servant of God. Names like these are shared across communities in Nepal, and a name never tells you a person's religion, caste or family background. See the whole theme on our boy names meaning devotion page.

Tips for parents

  • Read the meaning with care, since some names describe a ritual and others describe an inner quality.
  • Choose one spelling of Abhishek, as Abishek, Abhisek and Avishek are all in use.
  • Consider how the name will sound at home and at school, especially if it is long.
  • Use the name finder to compare devotion names with names from other themes.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names meaning devotion?

Pujan means worship, Arpan means offering or dedication, Bishwas means faith, Dhruba means firm and constant, and Shrawan means hearing. Each points to devotion in a different way.

What does the name Abhishek mean?

Abhishek means ritual anointing or consecration, the bathing of a deity or the crowning of a king. It is written अभिषेक in Devanagari, and Abishek and Abhisek are common variant spellings.

Do devotion names in Nepal belong to one religion?

No. This list draws on names from several traditions, including Hindu and Muslim naming, and families of many backgrounds choose them. A name on its own says nothing about a person's religion, caste or community.

Where can I see devotion names used for girls?

Our page of girl names meaning devotion lists names such as Radha, which is also used for boys. For the whole theme, start from Nepali names meaning devotion.