Nepali boy name
Govind name meaning
गोविन्द
Say it: go-BIN-da/ɡobind/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #320
Meaning of Govind
Protector of cows; a name of Lord Krishna.
नेपालीमा: गोविन्द संस्कृत नाम हो, जसको अर्थ गाईहरूका रक्षक हुन्छ।
About the name Govind
With the meaning protector of cows, Govind is also a name of Lord Krishna. This Sanskrit choice carries a caring, devotional feeling and may appeal to parents who want an explicit Krishna connection. The six-letter spelling is paired with the pronunciation go-BIN-da, giving it a gently rolling rhythm. Govind is less common among boy names in our sample, ranking 320th. For closely related forms, try saying Govinda, Gobinda and Gobind aloud and see which spelling feels most comfortable to you.
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Govind at a glance
| Name | Govind |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गोविन्द also गोवीन्द, गोविंद |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 6 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #320 among boy names (17 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 Govind
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Govind in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑀𑐰𑐶𑐣𑑂𑐡 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒼𑒫𑒱𑒢𑓂𑒠 |
| Bengali | গোবিন্দ |
| Gujarati | ગોવિન્દ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁄𑀯𑀺𑀦𑁆𑀤 |
| IAST romanization | govind |
FAQ about the name Govind
What is the meaning of Govind?
Govind means: Protector of cows; a name of Lord Krishna. (नेपालीमा: गोविन्द, कृष्ण)
Is Govind a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Govind in Nepali?
Govind is written गोविन्द in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गोवीन्द or गोविंद.
How do you pronounce Govind?
Govind is pronounced go-BIN-da (IPA: /ɡobind/).
What is the origin of the name Govind?
Govind is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Govind?
Govind ranks #320 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Govind?
Other spellings of Govind: Govinda, Gobinda, Gobind.