By meaning
Nepali names related to animals
35 names
35 names whose meaning is connected with animals. Boy Names only
- Rishav♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Min♂मीनFish
- Meena♀मीनFish
- Reema♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Gajendra♂गजेन्द्रKing of elephants
- Kapindra♂कपिन्द्रLord of monkeys
- Rishab♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Saranga♂♀सारंगाSpotted
- Shardul♂शार्दुलTiger
- Rima♂♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Rishabh♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Mina♂♀मीनाFish
- Risab♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Sher♂शेरLion
- Wrishav♂वृषभBull
- Brishav♂ब्रिशवBull
- Diggaj♂दिग्गजElephant of the quarters
- Gajen♂गजेनKing of elephants
- Hrishabh♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Meen♂♀मीनFish
- Mesh♂मेषRam
- Mrigendra♂मृगेन्द्रKing of beasts
- Reesav♂रिसवBest, excellent
- Reeshav♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Rishap♂ऋषभBest, superior
- Sardul♂शार्दुलTiger
- Sherjung♂शेरजंगLion in battle
- Vrishav♂वृषभBull
- Gajendr♂गजेन्द्रKing of elephants
- Gajendraman♂गजेन्द्रमानGajendra (king of elephants) plus "man" (honour or heart)
- Kasturi♀कस्तुरीMusk
- Keshari♂केशरीLion
- Mirgendra♂मृगेन्द्रKing of beasts, lion
- Shalabh♂शलभGrasshopper, locust
- Kesari♀केसरीSaffron
Guide
Nepali names related to animals, from antelope to elephants
The 35 names here range from a direct animal word to a title with a story behind it. Reema’s white antelope, Sher’s lion or tiger, and Gajendra’s king of elephants give you very different images to consider. Read each complete meaning before choosing the animal connection you love.
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Antelope and fish
Reema and Rima (रीमा) mean white antelope. Min and Meena carry the meaning fish; Meena also means precious stone.
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Lion and tiger
Sher means lion or tiger, also brave and fearless. Shardul means tiger or lion, and the best or foremost.
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Elephant titles
Gajendra means king of elephants. Gajen is its short form, while Diggaj includes elephant of the quarters and great expert.
Animal names with bold titles and stories
Sher (शेर) means lion or tiger, also one who is brave and fearless. Shardul means tiger or lion and the best or foremost. Gajendra means king of elephants, the elephant rescued by Vishnu. Gajen is a shorter form meaning king of elephants. Kapindra means lord of monkeys, an epithet of Hanuman. Diggaj means elephant of the quarters, a giant or great expert. Compare the focused list of boy names related to animals.
Antelope, fish and names with several meanings
Reema and Rima (रीमा) mean white antelope. Min means fish; Meena also carries fish and precious stone meanings. Saranga means spotted and can refer to a deer, peacock or bee, as well as a musical instrument and raga. Rishav includes bull, best or excellent, the first Jain Tirthankara and a musical note. Browse all names if another kind of nature image would suit your family.
Tips for parents
- Decide whether you want a direct animal meaning or a title such as king of elephants.
- Read every sense of Saranga and Rishav before choosing one for an animal image.
- Compare Gajen and Gajendra aloud with the surname.
- Use the name finder to narrow the list around your other preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nepali names mean lion or tiger?
Sher means lion or tiger and one who is brave and fearless. Shardul also means tiger or lion, with the additional sense best or foremost.
Are there animal-related names for girls?
Reema means white antelope and Meena carries the meaning fish, also precious stone. Rima and Saranga are choices used for both boys and girls.
Which names mean king of elephants?
Gajendra (गजेन्द्र) means king of elephants and refers to the elephant rescued by Vishnu. Gajen is its shorter form.
Does Rishav only mean bull?
No. Rishav also means best or excellent, names the first Jain Tirthankara, and refers to a musical note. Consider the whole meaning alongside the animal connection.