Girl Names
Nepali-origin girl names
30 names
30 girl names used in Nepal whose etymology traces to Nepali, most popular first. Includes names given to both boys and girls. See all Nepali-origin names.
- Sapana♀सपनाDream
- Samjhana♀सम्झनाRemembrance, memory
- Sanju♀संजुPet name, short for Sanjana, Sanjay or similar names
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Gyanu♂♀ज्ञानुKnowledge, wise one
- Junu♂♀जुनुLittle moon
- Himali♂♀हिमालीOf the Himalaya
- Kopila♀कोपिलाFlower bud
- Moon♂♀मुनBud or sprout in Nepali
- Hisila♀हिसिलाGraceful, charming and lovely in Nepali
- Munal♂♀मुनालDanphe, the Himalayan monal pheasant, Nepal's national bird
- Namuna♀नमुनाModel, example, sample
- Phulmaya♀फुलमायाFlower love
- Sanu♂♀सानुSmall, little one
- Ansu♀आँसुTear (Nepali: aansu)
- Jharana♂♀झरनाWaterfall or spring of water flowing from the hills
- Simana♀सिमानाBoundary, border or limit
- Chahana♀चाहनाDesire, wish or longing
- Hisi♀हिसीGrace, charm and beauty in Nepali
- Nani♂♀नानीLittle girl or child
- Nanumaya♀नानुमायाLittle beloved
- Samajhana♀सम्झनाRemembrance, memory
- Cheli♀चेलीNepali word for daughter or sister
- Jharna♀झरनाWaterfall or spring of water flowing from the hills
- Jun♀जुनMoon
- Rara♀राराRara, the largest lake of Nepal, used as a name
- Rastriyata♀राष्ट्रियताNationalism
- Samjhan♀सम्झनRemembrance, memory
- Shamjana♀सम्झनाRemembrance, memory
- Fulmaya♀फुलमायाFlower love
Guide
Nepali-origin girl names with everyday warmth
These 30 Nepali-origin girl names offer images and feelings you can make part of a family story. Sapana holds a dream for the future, Samjhana a cherished memory, and Jharana a hillside waterfall. Affectionate choices such as Junu and Sanu sit alongside names with a fuller landscape or nature meaning.
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Dreams and memories
Sapana (सपना) means dream, hope or vision for the future. Samjhana (सम्झना) means remembrance or a cherished recollection.
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Affectionate forms
Junu means little moon, an affectionate form of Jun. Sanu means small or little one, and Sanju is a pet name.
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Hills, flowers and birds
Himali means of the Himalaya. Kopila means flower bud, and Munal names the Himalayan monal pheasant, Nepal's national bird.
Nepali-origin girl names for feelings and affection
Sapana (सपना) means a dream or hope for the future. Samjhana means remembrance and a cherished memory of someone dear. Chahana means a heartfelt wish or longing. Junu means little moon, while Sanu means small or little one. Gyanu is a pet form of Gyan, meaning knowledge or a wise one. Compare these affectionate choices using the guide to choosing a Nepali baby name.
Nature images in Nepali-origin girl names
Muna (मुना) means bud or sprout and can be a pet name for a child. Kopila means a flower bud about to open. Himali means of the Himalaya or a snowy mountain dweller. Jharana means a waterfall or spring flowing from the hills. Munal names the Himalayan monal pheasant, and Phulmaya means flower love or one as lovely as a flower. Explore all Nepali-origin names if you want more names rooted in the language.
Tips for parents
- Choose whether a memory, a hope or a landscape is the story you want to share.
- Try an affectionate form such as Sanu in a full introduction as well as at home.
- Compare Junu's little moon meaning with Muna's bud or sprout meaning.
- Write Samjhana in both scripts and practise the complete name with your surname.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nepali-origin girl names mean dream or memory?
Sapana means dream and can express a hope or vision for the future. Samjhana means remembrance, memory or a cherished recollection of someone dear.
What are some nature-based Nepali-origin girl names?
Kopila means flower bud, Jharana means waterfall or a hillside spring, and Himali means of the Himalaya. Munal names the Himalayan monal pheasant.
What is the difference between Junu and Muna?
Junu (जुनु) means little moon, an affectionate form of Jun. Muna (मुना) means bud or sprout and can also be a pet name for a child.
Does a Nepali-origin name identify someone's community?
Language origin describes a name's roots, not a person's identity. Names are shared across communities, so a name alone does not tell you someone's community, religion or caste.