Nepali boy name
Gorakh name meaning
गोरख
Say it: GO-rakh/ɡorʌkʰ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #947
Meaning of Gorakh
Protector of cows; the yogi Gorakhnath.
नेपालीमा: गोरख नामको अर्थ गाईहरूका रक्षक हुन्छ। यसले योगी गोरखनाथलाई पनि जनाउँछ।
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Gorakh at a glance
| Name | Gorakh |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गोरख also गोराख, जोरख |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #947 among boy names (4 people in our sample) |
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Other spellings of Gorakh
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Abhishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Laxman♂लक्ष्मणYounger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama
- Om♂ओमThe sacred syllable Om
- Nirajan♂निराजनSpotless, pure
- Pujan♂पूजनWorship, adoration
- Abishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Bishwas♂विश्वासFaith, trust or belief
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Dhruba♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Avishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Tilak♂तिलकAuspicious forehead mark
- Dharma♂धर्मRighteousness, duty, religion or moral law
Names that sound like Gorakh
Gorakh in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑀𑐬𑐏 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒼𑒩𑒐 |
| Bengali | গোরখ |
| Gujarati | ગોરખ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁄𑀭𑀔 |
| IAST romanization | gorakh |
FAQ about the name Gorakh
What is the meaning of Gorakh?
Gorakh means: Protector of cows; the yogi Gorakhnath. (नेपालीमा: गोरख)
Is Gorakh a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Gorakh in Nepali?
Gorakh is written गोरख in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गोराख or जोरख.
How do you pronounce Gorakh?
Gorakh is pronounced GO-rakh (IPA: /ɡorʌkʰ/).
What is the origin of the name Gorakh?
Gorakh is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gorakh?
Gorakh ranks #947 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Gorakh?
Other spellings of Gorakh: Gorakha.