Nepali boy name
Gagan name meaning
गगन
Say it: GA-gan/ɡʌɡʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #367
Meaning of Gagan
Sky, heaven or firmament; the vast open sky above.
नेपालीमा: गगन संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ आकाश, स्वर्ग वा अन्तरिक्ष हुन्छ। यसले माथि फैलिएको विशाल खुला आकाशलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Gagan
Gagan opens up an image of the vast sky above, with meanings of sky, heaven or firmament. This Sanskrit name may appeal to parents who enjoy an open, spacious feeling and a direct nature connection. Its five letters are said GA-gan, a balanced rhythm with the emphasis first. At 367th among boy names in our sample, Gagan is less common. The sound in names ending in -an is one of the most common in Nepali boy names. Compare Gayan and Sugan for related sounds.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Gagan at a glance
| Name | Gagan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गगन also गागन, गगां |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #367 among boy names (14 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.
Famous people named Gagan
- Gagan Kumar Thapa · b. 1976
Nepali politician
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Sunil♂सुनिलDeep blue, dark blue
- Aakash♂आकाशThe sky, the heavens
- Kshitiz♂क्षितिजHorizon
- Akash♂आकाशThe sky, the heavens
- Kshitij♂क्षितिजHorizon
- Badal♂बादलCloud
- Niharika♂♀निहारिकाNebula
- Nilima♂♀निलिमाBlue, bluish
- Khaga♂खगBird
- Megh♂मेघCloud, especially rain cloud
- Chhitiz♂क्षितिजThe horizon where earth meets sky
- Dishant♂दिशान्तEnd of the horizon
Names that sound like Gagan
- Gagal♂गगल
- Gayan♂गायनMeaning knowledge and wisdom
- Gogan♂गोगन
- Ganga♂♀गंगाThe sacred river Ganges, personified as a goddess
- Gyan♂ज्ञानKnowledge, wisdom and learning
- Gajen♂गजेनKing of elephants
- Galab♂गलाबMeaning rose, the fragrant flower
- Gyapan♂ज्ञापन
- Gaya♂गयाThe sacred city where the Buddha attained enlightenment
- Ghan♂घनCloud, especially a dense rain cloud
- Gudan♂गुडन
Gagan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑐐𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒑𑒢 |
| Bengali | গগন |
| Gujarati | ગગન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑀕𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | gagan |
FAQ about the name Gagan
What is the meaning of Gagan?
Gagan means: Sky, heaven or firmament; the vast open sky above. (नेपालीमा: आकाश)
Is Gagan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Gagan in Nepali?
Gagan is written गगन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गागन or गगां.
How do you pronounce Gagan?
Gagan is pronounced GA-gan (IPA: /ɡʌɡʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Gagan?
Gagan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gagan?
Gagan ranks #367 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Gagan?
Notable people named Gagan include Gagan Kumar Thapa (Nepali politician).