Boy Names
Boy names related to music
36 names
36 names whose meaning is connected with music.
- Rishav♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Gunjan♂♀गुञ्जनHumming of bees
- Ronit♂रोनितJoy, song (Hebrew)
- Sangeet♂संगीतMusic
- Murli♂मुरलीFlute
- Rishab♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Saranga♂♀सारंगाSpotted
- Gunja♂♀गुन्जाHumming of bees
- Rishabh♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Sahan♂सहनTolerance, endurance
- Sangit♂संगीतMusic
- Yaman♂यमनName of a classical raga (Raag Yaman)
- Madhuri♂♀माधुरीSweetness, charm and melody
- Rhythm♂रिदमEnglish word meaning rhythm, beat in music
- Risab♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Aawaz♂आवाजVoice or sound
- Avaaj♂आवाजVoice or sound
- Benu♂बेनुFlute
- Geetanjali♂♀गीताञ्जलीOffering of songs
- Gitam♂गीतमSong or melody
- Gitesh♂गितेशLord of songs
- Hrishabh♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Kirtan♂♀कीर्तनDevotional singing in praise of God
- Murali♂मुरलीFlute
- Muralidhar♂मुरलीधरHolder of the flute
- Ragani♂♀रागिनीA melody, musical mode
- Reesav♂रिसवBest, excellent
- Reeshav♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Saragam♂सरगमThe musical scale (sa-re-ga-ma)
- Shrutee♂♀श्रुतिThat which is heard
- Tansen♂तानसेनName of the famous Hindustani musician Tansen
- Murlee♂मुरलीFlute
- Narad♂नारदName of the divine sage Narada, devotee of Vishnu and messenger of…
- Orpheus♂ओर्फियसLegendary musician and poet of Greek mythology
- Reedum♂रिदमEnglish word meaning rhythm, beat in music
- Sur♂सुरMusical note
Guide
Boy names related to music, from flutes to ragas
A flute in the evening, a drum at a festival, a song sung while working: music is part of everyday life in Nepal. This page collects 36 Nepali names for boys whose meanings touch song, sound and rhythm. Eight of them also suit girls, so a few can be shared.
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Song and sound
Sangeet means music, singing and melody. Aawaz means voice or sound, and Ronit means joy, song.
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Flutes and instruments
Murli and Benu both mean flute. Saranga can mean a musical instrument as well as a deer, peacock or bee.
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Ragas and notes
Yaman is named after a classical raga. Rishav, Rishabh and Risab carry the meaning of a musical note among others.
Nepali boy names that mean music and song
Sangeet (संगीत) means music, singing and melody, and Sangit is the same name in another spelling. Gunjan means the humming of bees, a soft buzzing sound. Aawaz means voice or sound, while Ronit means joy, song, and also brightness. Madhuri means sweetness, charm and melody. Rhythm is the English word for beat in music. To see this theme beyond boys' names, look at names meaning music.
Flutes, ragas and a musical note
Murli (मुरली) means flute, and is also an epithet of Lord Krishna. Benu means flute or bamboo. Yaman is the name of a classical raga, Raag Yaman. Saranga means a deer, peacock or bee, and also a musical instrument and raga. Rishav, Rishabh and Risab all mean best or excellent, a bull, and a musical note. If you like names with a soft ending, our guide to Nepali name endings and their meanings explains how they sound.
Tips for parents
- Say a music name aloud with your surname, since many of these words are short and open.
- Pick Murli or Benu if you want a name tied to the flute, a gentle image for a son.
- Choose one spelling for Rishav, Rishabh or Risab and keep it the same on every document.
- Use the name finder to compare this theme with others before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali boy names related to music?
Sangeet means music, and Sangit is the same name spelled differently. Murli and Benu mean flute, Gunjan means the humming of bees, and Aawaz means voice or sound.
Which names come from classical ragas?
Yaman is named after Raag Yaman, and Saranga is both a raga and a musical instrument. Rishav, Rishabh and Risab (ऋषभ) carry the meaning of a musical note, and all three are used for boys.
Are any of these music names unisex?
Yes. Gunjan, Gunja, Saranga and Madhuri are given to both boys and girls. Eight of the 36 names on this page also suit girls; see girl names related to music for that list.
Where can I find more boy names with a similar feel?
Our boy names page lists options by theme and starting letter. If you are weighing a few favourites, read how to choose a Nepali baby name.