Nepali boy name
Gopal name meaning
गोपाल
Say it: go-PAL/ɡopal/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #155
Meaning of Gopal
Protector of cows; a name of Lord Krishna.
नेपालीमा: गोपाल संस्कृत नाम हो, जसको अर्थ गाईहरूका रक्षक हुन्छ।
About the name Gopal
Gopal means protector of cows and is a name of Lord Krishna. That connection gives this Sanskrit name a caring, devotional feeling, with protection at the centre of its meaning. Its five letters are pronounced go-PAL, with emphasis on the second part and a gentle final l. Gopal is common in our sample, at #155 among boy names. For names to consider alongside it, Gokul and Gopi share a Krishna connection, while Dikpal offers a rhyming sound.
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Gopal at a glance
| Name | Gopal |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गोपाल also गोपल, गोंपल |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #155 among boy names (46 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 Gopal
- Gopal Gurung · b. 1935
Nepalese Politician (1935-2016)
- Gopal Yonjan · b. 1943
Nepali Lyricist/Composer/Singer/Musician (1943–1997)
- Gopal Prasad Rimal · b. 1917
Nepalese poet and activist
- Gopal Prasad Parajuli · b. 1953
Nepali judge
- Gopal Kirati · b. 1953
Nepali politician
- Gopal Chandra Lamichhane · b. 1974
Nepali film director
- Gopal Man Shrestha · b. 1942
Nepalese politician
- Gopal Rai · b. 1957
Nepali political leader
- Gopal Parajuli
Nepali poet
- Gopal Dahit
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Gopal Das Shrestha · b. 1930
Nepalese journalist
- Gopal Giri
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Names that sound like Gopal
Gopal in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑀𑐥𑐵𑐮 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒼𑒣𑒰𑒪 |
| Bengali | গোপাল |
| Gujarati | ગોપાલ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁄𑀧𑀸𑀮 |
| IAST romanization | gopāl |
FAQ about the name Gopal
What is the meaning of Gopal?
Gopal means: Protector of cows; a name of Lord Krishna. (नेपालीमा: गोपाल, कृष्ण)
Is Gopal a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Gopal in Nepali?
Gopal is written गोपाल in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गोपल or गोंपल.
How do you pronounce Gopal?
Gopal is pronounced go-PAL (IPA: /ɡopal/).
What is the origin of the name Gopal?
Gopal is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gopal?
Gopal ranks #155 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Gopal?
Notable people named Gopal include Gopal Gurung (Nepalese Politician (1935-2016)); Gopal Yonjan (Nepali Lyricist/Composer/Singer/Musician (1943–1997)); Gopal Prasad Rimal (Nepalese poet and activist).