Nepali boy name
Gokarna name meaning
गोकर्ण
Say it: go-KAR-na/ɡokʌrnʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #334
Meaning of Gokarna
Cow's ear; a sacred Shiva pilgrimage site.
नेपालीमा: गोकर्ण संस्कृत नाम हो, जसको अर्थ गाईको कान हुन्छ। यो भगवान शिवको एक पवित्र तीर्थस्थलको नाम पनि हो।
About the name Gokarna
Gokarna has the literal meaning cow’s ear and also names a sacred Shiva pilgrimage site. That place connection gives this Sanskrit choice a devotional feeling and may appeal to parents seeking a name with a Shiva theme. The seven-letter form is pronounced go-KAR-na, a three-part rhythm with emphasis in the middle. It is less common, ranking 334th among boy names in our sample. Gokarn and Gokrna are related spellings, while Purna offers a shorter name with a rhyming finish.
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Gokarna at a glance
| Name | Gokarna |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गोकर्ण also गोकरना, गोकर्न |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 7 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #334 among boy names (16 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 Gokarna
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Gokarna
- Gokarna Bista · b. 1965
Nepalese politician
Gokarna in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑀𑐎𑐬𑑂𑐞 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒼𑒏𑒩𑓂𑒝 |
| Bengali | গোকর্ণ |
| Gujarati | ગોકર્ણ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁄𑀓𑀭𑁆𑀡 |
| IAST romanization | gokarṇ |
FAQ about the name Gokarna
What is the meaning of Gokarna?
Gokarna means: Cow's ear; a sacred Shiva pilgrimage site. (नेपालीमा: गोकर्ण)
Is Gokarna a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Gokarna in Nepali?
Gokarna is written गोकर्ण in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गोकरना or गोकर्न.
How do you pronounce Gokarna?
Gokarna is pronounced go-KAR-na (IPA: /ɡokʌrnʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Gokarna?
Gokarna is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gokarna?
Gokarna ranks #334 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Gokarna?
Notable people named Gokarna include Gokarna Bista (Nepalese politician).
What are other spellings of Gokarna?
Other spellings of Gokarna: Gokarn, Gokrna.