Nepali boy name
Hemant name meaning
हेमन्त
Say it: HE-mant/ɦemʌnt/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #197
Meaning of Hemant
Early winter season; the cool season before deep winter.
नेपालीमा: हेमन्त संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसले कडा जाडो सुरु हुनुअघिको शीतल ऋतुलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Hemant
Early winter gives Hemant its quiet seasonal character. It means the cool season before deep winter, making this Sanskrit name a thoughtful choice for parents who enjoy nature and the passage of time. Many names ending in -ant come from Sanskrit words ending in -anta. Hemant has six letters, pronounced HE-mant with the emphasis first and a firmer finish. It is common at #197 among boy names in our sample. Compare Hemanta as another spelling or Prashant for a rhyme.
Many come from Sanskrit words ending in -anta: Anant (endless), Prashant (calm) and Hemant (early winter). More boy names ending in -ant →
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Hemant at a glance
| Name | Hemant |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | हेमन्त also हेमंत, हेमांत |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | H · ह |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #197 among boy names (33 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 Hemant
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Hemant
- Hemant Sharma
Nepalese singer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Ritesh♂रितेशLord of truth
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Diwas♂दिवसDay or daytime
- Nimesh♂निमेशMoment, twinkling of an eye
- Diwash♂दिवशDay or daytime
- Ashwin♂आश्विनThe seventh Hindu month (Ashwin)
- Mausam♂मौसमSeason or weather
- Sarad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Asbin♂अस्बिनThe seventh Hindu month (Ashwin)
- Shashwat♂शाश्वतEternal, everlasting, permanent
- Sishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
Names that sound like Hemant
Hemant in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐴𑐾𑐩𑐣𑑂𑐟 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒯𑒹𑒧𑒢𑓂𑒞 |
| Bengali | হেমন্ত |
| Gujarati | હેમન્ત |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀳𑁂𑀫𑀦𑁆𑀢 |
| IAST romanization | hemant |
FAQ about the name Hemant
What is the meaning of Hemant?
Hemant means: Early winter season; the cool season before deep winter. (नेपालीमा: हेमन्त ऋतु)
Is Hemant a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Hemant in Nepali?
Hemant is written हेमन्त in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written हेमंत or हेमांत.
How do you pronounce Hemant?
Hemant is pronounced HE-mant (IPA: /ɦemʌnt/).
What is the origin of the name Hemant?
Hemant is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Hemant?
Hemant ranks #197 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Hemant?
Notable people named Hemant include Hemant Sharma (Nepalese singer).
What are other spellings of Hemant?
Other spellings of Hemant: Hemanta.