Boy Names
Christian boy names
148 names
148 boy names commonly given in the Christian tradition, most popular first. Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
- Susan♂सुसनLily
- Sushan♂सुशनLily
- Robin♂रोबिनBright fame (from Robert)
- Roman♂रोमनOf Rome
- Angel♂♀एन्जलDivine messenger
- Angela♂♀एन्जेलाDivine messenger
- Elina♂♀एलिनाLight or torch
- Monica♂♀मोनिकाOf uncertain origin
- David♂डेभिडBeloved
- Denish♂देनिशFollower of Dionysus, Greek god of wine
- Simona♂♀सिमोनाOne who hears, from Hebrew Shimon
- Elisha♂♀एलिशाGod is salvation
- John♂जोनGod is gracious
- Reeta♂♀रीताTruth, cosmic order
- Sophiya♂♀सोफियाWisdom, from Greek
- Alen♂एलेनHandsome or harmony
- Alex♂एलेक्सShort for Alexander
- Daniel♂डेनियलGod is my judge
- Darwin♂डार्विनEnglish surname meaning dear friend
- Enosh♂एनोशMan, mortal human
- Joseph♂जोसेफHe will add
- Lisa♂♀लिसाMy God is an oath
- Liza♂♀लिजाGod is my oath
- Nancy♂♀न्यान्सीEnglish name derived from Anne
- Philemon♂फिलेमोनAffectionate, loving (biblical name)
- Ruben♂रुबेनBehold, a son (biblical Reuben)
- Sofiya♂♀सोफियाWisdom, from Greek
- Abraham♂अब्राहमFather of many nations
- Alice♂♀एलिसNoble, of noble kind
- Arnold♂अर्नोल्डEnglish/Germanic name meaning eagle power
- Benison♂बेनिसोंEnglish word meaning blessing
- Bishop♂बिशोपEnglish word for a senior Christian clergyman who oversees a diocese
- Christopher♂क्रिस्टोफरChrist-bearer
- Ebin♂एबिन
- Eleena♂♀एलिनाLight or torch
- Eliz♂एलिजProbably variant of Eliza or Elias
- Helan♂हेलनTorch, shining light
- Johnson♂जोन्सनSon of John
- Joram♂जोरमJehovah is exalted
- Kevin♂केविनGentle, handsome by birth
- Luka♂लुकाForm of Luke
- Malcolm♂मल्कमScottish name meaning devotee of Saint Columba
- Martina♂♀मार्टिनाDedicated to Mars, warlike
- Peter♂पिटरRock, stone
- Rabinson♂रबिन्सनSon of Robin
- Ronal♂रोनलRuler with counsel
- Samuel♂स्यामुएलGod has heard
- Aeron♂एरोनExalted, high mountain, or a Welsh name meaning battle
- Alan♂एलनHandsome or harmony
- Alexi♂एलेक्सीDefender, helper
- Allan♂अल्लनHandsome or harmony
- Andy♂एन्डीManly, strong
- Aron♂एरोनA Hebrew name often interpreted as exalted, high mountain or…
- Blessing♂ब्लेसिङEnglish word meaning divine favour, a gift from God, or good fortune
- Clinton♂क्लिन्टनEnglish surname/given name from a place name meaning settlement on a…
- Cynthia♂♀सिन्थियाOf Mount Kynthos
- Cyrus♂साइरसName of the Persian king Cyrus the Great
- Cyrush♂साइरसName of the Persian king Cyrus the Great
- Dabit♂दबितBeloved, a Hebrew name
- Debid♂डेभिडBeloved, a Hebrew name
- Dennis♂डेनिसFollower of Dionysus, Greek god of wine
- Denny♂डेनीOr Daniel
- Edward♂एडवर्डWealthy guardian
- Elij♂एलिजProbably variant of Eliza or Elias
- Elijan♂एलिजन
- Elliott♂इलियटForm of Elijah
- Emil♂एमिलRival, eager
- Eric♂एरिकEternal ruler
- Erik♂एरिकEternal ruler
- Erina♂♀एरिनाFrom Greek Eirene
- Evan♂इवानGod is gracious
- Francis♂फ्रान्सिसFree one, or Frenchman
- Francish♂फ्रान्सिसFree one, or Frenchman
- Franco♂फ्रान्कोFree one, or Frenchman
- Iwan♂इवानGod is gracious
- James♂जेम्सSupplanter
- Jayson♂जेसनHealer, from the Greek
- Jenson♂जेन्सनSon of Jens or John
- Jhonson♂जोन्सनSon of John, God is gracious
- Johny♂♀जोनीGod is gracious
- Jonathan♂जोनाथनGod has given
- Jordan♂जोर्डनTo flow down or descend
- Lincoln♂लिंकनEnglish place and surname meaning lake colony
- Linus♂लिनसGreek name meaning flax
- Louis♂लुइसFrench form of Ludwig
- Marshal♂मार्शलHigh-ranking officer
- Merry♂♀मेरीJoyful, cheerful and happy
- Michael♂माइकलHebrew name meaning who is like God
- Mikal♂मिकलWho is like God
- Moses♂मोसेसBiblical prophet
- Nixon♂निक्सनEnglish surname meaning son of Nick (victory of the people)
- Owen♂ओवेनWelsh name meaning noble, well-born, or young warrior
- Pascal♂पास्कलRelating to Easter (Passover)
- Pavel♂पावेलRussian form of Paul
- Pearlson♂पर्ल्सन
- Richard♂रिचार्डBrave ruler
- Saiman♂साइमनHe has heard
- Samson♂सामसनOf the sun
- Shalom♂शालोमPeace, wholeness, well-being
- Sharon♂♀शेरोनA fertile plain in Israel
- Silvia♂♀सिल्भियाOf the forest, from Latin silva (wood)
- Simon♂सिमोनOne who hears, from Hebrew Shimon
- Susaan♂सुसानLily
- Suson♂सुसनLily
- Sussan♂सुसनLily
- Timothi♂टिमोथीHonoring God
- Toni♂टोनीShort form of Anthony, priceless or praiseworthy
- Tony♂टोनीPriceless, highly praiseworthy
- Victor♂भिक्टरConqueror, winner
- Yahosu♂यहोसु
- Albin♂अल्बिनWhite, fair
- Allon♂अल्लोनOak tree (Allon)
- Alwin♂अल्विनWhite, fair
- Andrew♂एन्ड्रयुManly, strong
- Anjel♂अन्जेलDivine messenger
- Anna♂अन्नाGrace, favour
- Bruce♂ब्रुसEnglish/Scottish surname turned given name, from a Norman place name
- Calvin♂क्याल्भिनFrom French/Latin 'calvus', bald
- Cecial♂सेसिल
- Cesar♂सेसरSpanish form of Caesar
Guide
Christian boy names in Nepal, with meanings
This page brings together 148 boy names commonly given in the Christian tradition in Nepal, and 21 of them are also used for girls. Many carry a meaning of blessing, wisdom or protection, and several have Nepali spellings that differ from older forms. Names are shared across communities, so where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person.
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Names of blessing
David means beloved. John means God is gracious, and Daniel means God is my judge.
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Lily and light
Susan and Sushan both mean lily, from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. Elina means light or torch.
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Short and easy
Alex is a short form of Alexander, meaning defender of the people. Robin means bright fame, and Reeta means truth.
Christian boy names with meaning
David (डेभिड) means beloved, the name of the biblical King David. John (जोन) means God is gracious. Daniel (डेनियल) means God is my judge, and Elisha (एलिशा) means God is salvation. Susan (सुसन) and Sushan (सुशन) both mean lily. Angel (एन्जल) means a divine messenger. Read the rest on our Christian boy names page.
Shorter forms and shared spellings
Robin (रोबिन) means bright fame, and is also the name of a bird. Alex is a short form of Alexander, meaning defender of the people. Elina means light or torch, Simona means one who hears, and Sophiya means wisdom. Reeta means truth, and Enosh means man or mortal human. These names are shared across communities; see all Christian names for the full picture.
Tips for parents
- Choose the spelling your family will use, since Susan and Sushan, or Simona and Sophiya, can sound alike in Nepali.
- Check how a name from another language sits with your surname; a short form like Alex often balances a longer one.
- Read the meaning aloud with the name, so the two stay connected for you.
- Look at the names used for daughters too, as many on this list are shared.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Christian boy names used in Nepal?
David, John, Daniel, Elisha and Angel are on the list. David means beloved, John means God is gracious, Daniel means God is my judge, Elisha means God is salvation, and Angel means a divine messenger.
What does the name Sushan mean?
Sushan means lily, from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. Susan carries the same meaning, and the two are written सुशन and सुसन.
Does a Christian name tell you a person's community?
No. Names are shared across communities in Nepal. A tag only records where a name is commonly given, and it says nothing certain about an individual's religion, caste or community.
Where can I find Christian names for girls?
See Christian girl names. Angela, Elina, Monica and Simona are among the names also used for daughters. Our name finder can help you search further.