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Boy names starting with L

98 names

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

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Nepali boy names starting with L and their meanings

L names are soft and open, and in Nepali every one here begins with ल. This page gathers 98 names for boys, including Laxman, Lokendra, Lalit and Lekhnath. All 98 suit boys, and 12 of them are also given to girls. Some speak of the world, others of grace, writing or affection.

  1. Lord of the world

    Lok (लोक) means world, people or realm. Lokendra and Lokesh both mean lord of the world.

  2. Grace and play

    Lalit (ललित) means beautiful, graceful, charming and playful. Lila (लीला) means divine play or pastime.

  3. Writing and ridges

    Lekh (लेख) means writing, letter or inscription, and in Nepali also a high mountain ridge. Lekhnath means lord of writing.

Nepali boy names starting with L and what they mean

Laxman means younger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama, and having auspicious marks. Lokendra means lord of the world, king of people. Lalit means beautiful, graceful and playful. Lokesh means lord of the world, an epithet of Brahma or Vishnu. Lok means world or realm, and Lal means red, also a beloved son or darling child. Lila means divine play. The full L names list is a good place to compare them.

L names for the world, writing and affection

Laxmi means goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, and is used for boys as well as girls. Lekh means writing, letter or inscription, and Lekhnath means lord of writing, also the name of the poet Lekhnath Paudyal. Lalbabu means beloved son, a term of endearment. Love means deep affection. Lochan means eye, the organ of sight. Liladhar means bearer of divine play, an epithet of Krishna or Vishnu. Names beginning with lo- are gathered on the lo names page.

Tips for parents

  • Check whether a name is meant as a formal name or a pet form, since Lal and Lalbabu are terms of endearment.
  • Laxman and Laxmi share an opening, so check the initials if both names appear in your family.
  • If you like the mountains, Lekh carries that meaning as well as writing.
  • Write the name in Devanagari, since every name here begins with ल and the spelling stays simple.

Frequently asked questions

How many Nepali boy names start with L?

There are 98 names on this page. All of them suit boys, and 12 of the same names are also given to girls. If you are comparing several, the name finder can help.

What are some L boy names with meaning?

Laxman means younger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama. Lokendra means lord of the world, Lalit means beautiful and graceful, Lokesh means lord of the world, Lal means red or darling child, and Lila means divine play.

Is Laxmi used for boys?

Laxmi is listed for both boys and girls. It means goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, and is written लक्ष्मी in Devanagari.

How is L pronounced in Nepali names?

L is ल, a clear sound made with the tongue tip against the ridge behind the teeth. All 98 names here begin with ल, so the sound stays consistent from Laxman to Love.