Nepali boy name
Gorakha name meaning
गोरख
Say it: GO-rakh/ɡorʌkʰ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,311
Meaning of Gorakha
Protector of cows; the yogi Gorakhnath.
नेपालीमा: गोरख नामको अर्थ गाईहरूका रक्षक हुन्छ। यसले योगी गोरखनाथलाई पनि जनाउँछ।
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Gorakha at a glance
| Name | Gorakha |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गोरख also गोरखा, गोराखा |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #2,311 among boy names (2 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 Gorakha
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 Gorakha
Gorakha in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑀𑐬𑐏 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒼𑒩𑒐 |
| Bengali | গোরখ |
| Gujarati | ગોરખ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁄𑀭𑀔 |
| IAST romanization | gorakh |
FAQ about the name Gorakha
What is the meaning of Gorakha?
Gorakha means: Protector of cows; the yogi Gorakhnath. (नेपालीमा: गोरख)
Is Gorakha a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Gorakha in Nepali?
Gorakha is written गोरख in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गोरखा or गोराखा.
How do you pronounce Gorakha?
Gorakha is pronounced GO-rakh (IPA: /ɡorʌkʰ/).
What is the origin of the name Gorakha?
Gorakha is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gorakha?
Gorakha ranks #2311 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Gorakha?
Other spellings of Gorakha: Gorakh.