Girl Names
Girl names related to birds
13 names
13 names whose meaning is connected with birds.
- Bulbul♀बुलबुलThe bulbul, a songbird celebrated in poetry for its melodious song
- Munal♂♀मुनालDanphe, the Himalayan monal pheasant, Nepal's national bird
- Sarika♀सारिकाMynah bird
- Sahina♂♀सहिनाRoyal falcon
- Manali♀मनालीA bird
- Mayuri♀मयुरीPeahen
- Sakuntala♀शकुन्तलाProtected by birds
- Shakuntala♀शकुन्तलाProtected by birds
- Sharika♀शारिकाMynah bird
- Koyel♀कोयलCuckoo bird (koel), known for its sweet song
- Maina♀मैनाMyna bird
- Sarasa♀सरसाSwan
- Suparna♀सुपर्णाBeautiful-winged
Guide
Nepali girl names inspired by birds and their songs
Bird names can offer a clear image or a story to share with a child. These 13 choices range from the song of Bulbul to the protection expressed by Shakuntala. Decide whether you want to name a bird directly or carry a bird-related meaning.
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Songbird choices
Bulbul, Koyel and Maina connect a name with a bird’s voice.
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A mountain image
Munal names the Himalayan monal pheasant, also called danphe.
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A protective meaning
Sakuntala and Shakuntala mean protected by birds, giving the theme a story rather than a species.
Girl names for songbirds and mountain birds
Bulbul (बुलबुल) is the songbird celebrated in poetry. Munal names the Himalayan monal, Nepal’s national bird. Sarika means mynah bird and is also a name of Durga. Koyel means cuckoo, known for its sweet song. Maina means a sweet-voiced myna bird. Compare the wider bird names collection if the image matters more than gender.
Peahens, falcons and names protected by birds
Mayuri means peahen, with the image of a graceful dancer. Sahina means royal falcon. Manali means a bird and also names a hill town in Himachal Pradesh. Sakuntala and Shakuntala (शकुन्तला) mean protected by birds and name the heroine of Kalidasa’s play. Sarasa means swan, and also sweet or full of nectar.
Tips for parents
- Choose Bulbul, Koyel or Maina if birdsong is the image you love.
- Compare Sakuntala and Shakuntala before choosing an English spelling.
- Read Sarasa’s sweetness meaning alongside its swan meaning.
- Explore boy names related to birds for a sibling with a related image.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nepali girl names mean a songbird?
Bulbul names the bulbul songbird. Koyel means cuckoo, and Maina means myna bird.
What does Munal mean?
Munal (मुनाल) means the Himalayan monal, or danphe, Nepal’s national bird.
Does Shakuntala name a bird?
Shakuntala means protected by birds. It names the heroine of Kalidasa’s play, rather than a particular bird.
Which bird names have more than one meaning?
Sarika and Sharika mean mynah bird and are also names of Durga. Sarasa means swan and also sweet or full of nectar.