Nepali boy name
Birat name meaning
विराट
Say it: bi-RAAT/biraʈ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #223
Meaning of Birat
Variant of Virat; huge, gigantic, cosmic; also an ancient Nepal kingdom.
नेपालीमा: विराट नामको अर्थ विशाल, अति ठूलो र ब्रह्माण्डीय हुन्छ। यो नेपालको एक प्राचीन राज्यको नाम पनि हो।
About the name Birat
With meanings of huge, gigantic and cosmic, Birat carries a strong, expansive feeling. This Sanskrit name is a variant of Virat and also refers to an ancient Nepal kingdom, adding a place connection to its theme of strength. Its five letters are pronounced bi-RAAT, with the emphasis falling firmly at the end. Ranked 223rd among boy names in our sample, it is common. Parents comparing similar sounds might try Biraj, Bigat or the rhyming Samrat.
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Birat at a glance
| Name | Birat |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | विराट also बिरात, बिरत |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | B · व |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #223 among boy names (27 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Bishal♂विशालHuge, vast, great
- Ajay♂अजयUnconquerable, invincible
- Nischal♂निश्चलSteady, immovable, unwavering
- Jitendra♂जितेन्द्रOne who has conquered the senses
- Abinash♂अविनाशIndestructible, imperishable
- Ajit♂अजितInvincible, unconquered
- Durga♂♀दुर्गाThe invincible goddess Durga, slayer of demons and divine mother
- Avinash♂अविनाशIndestructible, imperishable
- Bhim♂भीमFormidable, mighty
- Ajaya♂अजयUnconquerable, invincible
- Bal♂बलStrength, power
- Balram♂बलरामElder brother of Lord Krishna, strong Rama
Names that sound like Birat
- Biraj♂विराजSplendour, shining
- Bibat♂बिबत
- Bigat♂विगतPast, gone by
- Bijay♂विजयVictory
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Bimal♂विमलPure, spotless, clean
- Bharat♂भारतName of ancient India
- Binay♂विनयHumility, modesty, politeness
- Bikal♂विकलRestless, anxious
- Bikas♂विकासDevelopment, progress
- Bir♂वीरBrave, heroic warrior
- Bibas♂बिबसLight, radiance, splendour
Birat in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐰𑐶𑐬𑐵𑐚 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒫𑒱𑒩𑒰𑒙 |
| Bengali | বিরাট |
| Gujarati | વિરાટ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀯𑀺𑀭𑀸𑀝 |
| IAST romanization | virāṭ |
FAQ about the name Birat
What is the meaning of Birat?
Birat means: Variant of Virat; huge, gigantic, cosmic; also an ancient Nepal kingdom. (नेपालीमा: विराट)
Is Birat a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Birat in Nepali?
Birat is written विराट in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written बिरात or बिरत.
How do you pronounce Birat?
Birat is pronounced bi-RAAT (IPA: /biraʈ/).
What is the origin of the name Birat?
Birat is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Birat?
Birat ranks #223 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.