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Garuda names for baby boys

6 names

6 names that are names or epithets of Garuda. Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.

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Garuda baby names meaning lord or king of birds

These 6 Garuda names share a close meaning, so your choice can rest on sound, length and spelling. Five describe the lord of birds, while Khagaraj means king of birds. Compare the Nepali forms before deciding between similar English spellings.

  1. Lord of birds

    Khagendra (खगेन्द्र) and Khagesh (खगेश) are epithets of Garuda meaning lord of birds.

  2. King of birds

    Khagaraj (खगराज) means king of birds. It offers a different title within the same Garuda theme.

  3. Spelling pairs

    Khages and Khagesh share खगेश. Khagendra and Khangendra share खगेन्द्र, making the English spelling part of the decision.

Garuda names and their bird meanings

Khagendra (खगेन्द्र), Khages, Khagesh and Khageshwar all mean lord of birds and are epithets of Garuda. Khagaraj (खगराज) means king of birds. The meanings sit close together, so try each full name with your surname. For a wider comparison, see names of deities.

How to choose between similar Garuda names

Khages and Khagesh share the spelling खगेश and the meaning lord of birds. Khagendra and Khangendra share खगेन्द्र and that same meaning. Khageshwar offers another form meaning lord of birds, while Khagaraj uses king of birds. Write your preferred English and Nepali forms together, then compare Vishnu names for another deity-name shortlist.

Tips for parents

  • Choose whether lord of birds or king of birds is the wording you prefer.
  • Compare Khages and Khagesh carefully before settling on an English spelling.
  • Write Khagendra and Khangendra beside खगेन्द्र to see which pairing you want.
  • Say Khageshwar with the surname and check that the full name feels comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

Which baby names are epithets of Garuda?

Khagendra, Khagaraj, Khages, Khagesh, Khageshwar and Khangendra are epithets of Garuda.

What does Khagaraj mean?

Khagaraj means king of birds and is an epithet of Garuda. It is written खगराज.

Do Khages and Khagesh have different meanings?

Both mean lord of birds and are epithets of Garuda. Both are written खगेश; the choice is between the English spellings.

What is the difference between Khagendra and Khangendra?

These spellings share the Nepali form खगेन्द्र and the meaning lord of birds. Try each English form in the full name before choosing.