Nepali boy name
Himal name meaning
हिमाल
Say it: hi-MAL/ɦimal/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #132
Meaning of Himal
Snowy mountain; the Himalaya range of Nepal.
नेपालीमा: हिमाल नेपाली शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ हिउँले ढाकिएको पर्वत हुन्छ। यसले नेपालको हिमालय शृङ्खलालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Himal
Snowy mountains give Himal its clear, striking image. It means snowy mountain and refers to the Himalaya range of Nepal, making the mountain theme central to this Sanskrit-origin name. There is a spacious, quiet feeling to that meaning. The five letters are pronounced hi-MAL, with emphasis on the final part. Himal is common, ranking #132 among boy names in our sample. For similar sounds, consider Himali or Hima; for a rhyming alternative, say Nirmal aloud alongside it.
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Himal at a glance
| Name | Himal |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | हिमाल also हिमल, हीमल |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | H · ह |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #132 among boy names (53 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 Himal
- Himal Sagar · b. 1980
Nepalese singer, composer and lyricist
- Himal Karki
Minister for Roads, Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development of Province No. 1
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Sailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Shailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Kailash♂कैलाशMount Kailash
- Shekhar♂शेखरCrest, peak, summit
- Shailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Kedar♂केदारMountain field or meadow
- Parbat♂पर्वतMountain
- Sailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Giri♂गिरीMountain or hill
- Shikhar♂शिखरPeak, summit, mountain top
- Himalaya♂हिमालयAbode of snow
- Himali♂♀हिमालीOf the Himalaya
Names that sound like Himal
Himal in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐴𑐶𑐩𑐵𑐮 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒯𑒱𑒧𑒰𑒪 |
| Bengali | হিমাল |
| Gujarati | હિમાલ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀳𑀺𑀫𑀸𑀮 |
| IAST romanization | himāl |
FAQ about the name Himal
What is the meaning of Himal?
Himal means: Snowy mountain; the Himalaya range of Nepal. (नेपालीमा: हिमाल)
Is Himal a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Himal in Nepali?
Himal is written हिमाल in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written हिमल or हीमल.
How do you pronounce Himal?
Himal is pronounced hi-MAL (IPA: /ɦimal/).
What is the origin of the name Himal?
Himal is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Himal?
Himal ranks #132 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Himal?
Notable people named Himal include Himal Sagar (Nepalese singer, composer and lyricist); Himal Karki (Minister for Roads, Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development of Province No. 1).