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Boy names related to mountains

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53 names whose meaning is connected with mountains.

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Boy names related to mountains in Nepali

Mountains shape the country and the names families choose for their sons. This page collects 53 names for boys connected with mountains, and 8 of them are also given to girls. Some are the mountain itself, like Himal and Parbat, some are its peak, like Shikhar, and some are titles for the lord of the mountains.

  1. The mountain itself

    Himal means a snowy mountain, the Himalaya range of Nepal. Himalaya means abode of snow, and Parbat simply means mountain.

  2. Peak and summit

    Shekhar means crest, peak or summit. Shikhar means peak, mountain top, the highest point.

  3. Lord of the mountain

    Sailesh and Shailesh mean lord of the mountains, an epithet of Shiva. Girish means lord of the mountain.

Nepali boy names that mean mountain

Himal (हिमाल) means a snowy mountain and names the Himalaya range of Nepal. Himalaya (हिमालय) means abode of snow. Parbat (पर्वत) means mountain. Giri (गिरी) means mountain or hill. Shikhar (शिखर) means peak, summit or mountain top. Shekhar (शेखर) means crest, peak or summit, and can also mean the best of something. Lekh (लेख) means writing or inscription, and in Nepali also a high mountain ridge. The whole theme is gathered on our page of names meaning mountains.

Names for the great peaks and their lord

Kailash (कैलाश) names Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva. Sailesh (शैलेश) means lord of the mountains, an epithet of Shiva. Shailendra (शैलेन्द्र) means king of mountains, the Himalaya. Girish means lord of the mountain. Giriraj means king of mountains. Kedar means a mountain field or meadow. A longer name like Shailendra often shortens at home, so the guide to choosing a Nepali baby name can help you plan for that.

Tips for parents

  • Choose Himal or Parbat for the mountain itself, and Shikhar or Shekhar if you like the idea of a summit.
  • Sailesh and Shailesh are one name in two spellings, so settle on one before the registration.
  • Kailash and Kedar carry strong Himalayan associations; make sure that is the feeling you want the name to hold.
  • Say a longer name like Shailendra with your surname, then try the short form you would actually use at home.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names that mean mountain?

Himal, Himalaya, Parbat, Giri and Shikhar all relate to mountains. Himal means a snowy mountain, Parbat means mountain, and Shikhar means peak or summit.

What does the name Himal mean?

Himal means a snowy mountain, and it is the name Nepali uses for the Himalaya range. It is written हिमाल in Devanagari. Himalaya, meaning abode of snow, is the longer form.

Which names mean peak or summit?

Shikhar means peak, summit or mountain top, and Shekhar means crest or peak. Giriraj means king of mountains, which carries a similar sense of height.

Are there mountain names for girls too?

Eight of the names in this group are also given to girls, such as Himali, Girija and Parbati. Our girl names meaning mountains page lists them.