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Boy names starting with G

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132 boy names starting with G, most popular first. Includes names used for both boys and girls.

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Nepali boy names starting with G and what they mean

G is one of the busiest letters for Nepali boys' names. We list 132 names here, all of them suited to boys, and 11 of those are also used for girls. Most open with the soft ग sound, while a few begin with ज्ञ or घ, which is why Gyan and Ghanshyam look so different from Ganesh in Devanagari.

  1. Three sounds under one letter

    Ganesh (गणेश) and Gaurav (गौरव) start with ग. Gyan and Gyanendra are written with ज्ञ, a joined consonant, and Ghanshyam with the breathy घ.

  2. Names from Krishna's story

    Govinda and Gopal both mean protector of cows, a name of Lord Krishna. Gokul is the village of his childhood, and Ghanshyam describes him as dark as a rain cloud.

  3. Honour and openness

    Gaurav and Gaurab mean pride, honour and dignity. Gagan means the open sky, a calm choice for a son.

Popular Nepali boy names starting with G

Ganesh (गणेश) means lord of the ganas, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and beginnings. Gaurav and its twin Gaurab mean pride, honour and dignity, a source of glory for the family. Govinda and Gopal mean protector of cows and are names of Lord Krishna. Gautam is the family name of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Gagan means sky or firmament. For more of the same sound, see boy names starting with Ga.

G names of wisdom and devotion

Gyan (ज्ञान) means knowledge and wisdom, and Gyanendra means lord of knowledge. Both begin with ज्ञ, so the G is pronounced with a hint of ny. Ghanshyam means dark as a rain cloud, a name of Lord Krishna, and starts with the breathy घ. Gokarna means cow's ear and also names a sacred Shiva pilgrimage site. Gunjan means the humming of bees. Gauri means fair, white or radiant, a name of goddess Parvati that is given to girls as well. Browse boy names starting with Go for more.

Tips for parents

  • Decide first whether you want the plain ग of Ganesh or the ज्ञ of Gyan, since the two sound quite different in Nepali.
  • Write your favourite in Devanagari once and keep that spelling, because Gyan and Ghanshyam are often shortened in different ways.
  • Say the name with your surname and listen for the rhythm; a short name like Gopal leaves room for a longer family name.
  • Consider Ganga or Gauri if you want one name that would sit comfortably on a son or a daughter.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names starting with G?

Ganesh, Gaurav, Govinda, Gopal, Gautam and Gagan are all common. Ganesh means lord of the ganas, Gaurav means honour and dignity, and Gagan means sky. Gyan and Gyanendra add wisdom to the list.

Why do Gyan and Ganesh begin with different letters in Nepali?

Gyan is written ज्ञान, starting with the joined consonant ज्ञ, while Ganesh is गणेश, starting with ग. English sorts both under G, but in Devanagari they are separate letters with separate sounds.

What does the name Gaurav mean?

Gaurav means pride, honour and dignity, a source of glory for the family. It is written गौरव, and Gaurab is the same name with a slightly different ending. Both are used for boys.

Where can I find short G names for a boy?

Gyan, Gagan, Gokul and Gopal are short and easy to say. Try the name finder to filter by letter and length, then check each meaning before you decide.