Nepali boy name
Ghanshyam name meaning
घनश्याम
Say it: ghan-SHYAM/ɡʱʌnsjam/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #270
Meaning of Ghanshyam
Dark as a rain cloud; a name of Lord Krishna.
नेपालीमा: घनश्याम नामको अर्थ वर्षाको बादलजस्तै कालो हुन्छ।
About the name Ghanshyam
Ghanshyam evokes the image of being dark as a rain cloud and is a name of Lord Krishna. This Sanskrit choice has a devotional feeling, with its Krishna connection central to its meaning. Although the spelling has nine letters, ghan-SHYAM gives it a compact two-part rhythm and an emphatic finish. Ghanshyam is common among boy names in our sample, ranking 270th. Parents who like this sound can compare Ghanashyam, Ghaneshyam and the shorter Shyam before choosing a preferred form.
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Ghanshyam at a glance
| Name | Ghanshyam |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | घनश्याम also घनश्यम, घंश्यम |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | G · घ |
| Length | 9 letters · 2 syllables · 4 akshar |
| Popularity | #270 among boy names (21 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.
Other spellings of Ghanshyam
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Ghanshyam in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐑𑐣𑐱𑑂𑐫𑐵𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒒𑒢𑒬𑓂𑒨𑒰𑒧 |
| Bengali | ঘনশ্যাম |
| Gujarati | ઘનશ્યામ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀖𑀦𑀰𑁆𑀬𑀸𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | ghanaśyām |
FAQ about the name Ghanshyam
What is the meaning of Ghanshyam?
Ghanshyam means: Dark as a rain cloud; a name of Lord Krishna. (नेपालीमा: घनश्याम, कृष्ण)
Is Ghanshyam a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Ghanshyam in Nepali?
Ghanshyam is written घनश्याम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written घनश्यम or घंश्यम.
How do you pronounce Ghanshyam?
Ghanshyam is pronounced ghan-SHYAM (IPA: /ɡʱʌnsjam/).
What is the origin of the name Ghanshyam?
Ghanshyam is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ghanshyam?
Ghanshyam ranks #270 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Ghanshyam?
Other spellings of Ghanshyam: Ghanashyam, Ghaneshyam.