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Boy names meaning wisdom

191 names

191 names whose meaning is connected with wisdom.

Guide

Boy names meaning wisdom, from discernment to skill

Wisdom in Nepali names is not one idea but several. It can be the calm judgement that sees a situation clearly, the skill that comes from long practice, or the teaching of a sage who kept knowledge alive. This page gathers 191 names in that family for boys, and 24 of them are also used for girls. That makes it one of the larger theme lists, so a little sorting helps before you begin.

  1. Good judgement

    Bibek (विवेक) means conscience, wisdom and discernment. Vivek and Bivek are the same name in other spellings, so all three appear in the list.

  2. Skill counted as wisdom

    Prabin and Praveen mean skilful, expert and proficient. Kushal means skilful, clever and capable, and also well-being.

  3. Sages and teachers

    Rishi (ऋषि) means sage or seer, one who perceives truth. Kapil is the sage who founded Samkhya, and Bidur was a wise counsellor in the Mahabharata.

Nepali boy names for wisdom and good judgement

Bibek (विवेक) means conscience, wisdom and discernment, the ability to tell one path from another. Vivek carries the same meaning. Subodh (सुबोध) means easily understood, and also one with good understanding. Sudhir (सुधीर) means very wise and resolute, firm and steady-minded. Manish (मनिष) means lord of the mind, wise and intellectual. Sujan (सुजन) means a good person, wise, virtuous and kind-hearted. Our names meaning wisdom page gathers the whole theme.

Wisdom names drawn from sages and teachers

Rishi (ऋषि) means sage or seer. Kapil (कपिल) is the name of the sage who founded Samkhya, and Bidur (विदुर) was a wise and learned counsellor in the Mahabharata. Siddhartha (सिद्धार्थ) means one who has accomplished his aim, and was the birth name of Gautama Buddha. Gautam (गौतम) is the Buddha's family name. Ganesh (गणेश) means lord of the ganas, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and beginnings. Kaushal means skill and cleverness, and also well-being.

Tips for parents

  • Settle the spelling early: Bibek, Bivek and Vivek are one name, and schools and passports should carry the same form.
  • Choose between a quality name like Kushal and a sage's name like Kapil by asking which one you would enjoy saying every day.
  • Short names such as Rishi and Sujan are easy for a child to write, while longer ones like Siddhartha carry a story with them.
  • If meaning matters more than sound, start from the quality you hope for and work back; our guide to choosing a Nepali baby name sets out the steps.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names that mean wisdom?

Bibek means conscience, wisdom and discernment. Subodh means one with good understanding, Sudhir means very wise and resolute, and Manish means wise and intellectual.

What does the name Bibek mean?

Bibek (विवेक) means conscience, wisdom and discernment. Vivek and Bivek are variant spellings of the same name, so the meaning does not change between them.

Which wisdom names come from sages?

Rishi means sage or seer, and Kapil is the sage who founded Samkhya. Bidur was a wise counsellor in the Mahabharata, and Siddhartha, the Buddha's birth name, means one who has accomplished his aim.

Are any of these names shared with girls?

Yes, 24 of the 191 names are also given to girls. Our page of girl names meaning wisdom lists them, and the name finder can help you shortlist by sound.