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Nepali names meaning love

177 names

177 names whose meaning is connected with love. Boy Names only · Girl Names only

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Finding Nepali names meaning love and affection

Love is one of the warmest ideas a parent can give a child. This page gathers 177 Nepali names meaning love, affection, devotion or being dearly held. Some say it plainly, like Prem. Others carry it through a beloved figure or a tender image. Browse the list, open any name for its full meaning, and save the ones that feel right.

  1. 177 names to explore

    The collection holds 177 names linked to love. Many more suit boys than girls, but there are plenty of choices on both sides.

  2. Many shades of love

    Meanings range from romantic love and devotion to motherly tenderness, fond memory and simply being someone's dear one.

  3. Short and easy picks

    Names such as Prem, Neha and Priya are short, simple to spell and easy for grandparents and friends abroad to say.

Nepali boy names meaning love

Boys have the larger share here, with more than 120 options. Prem and Anurag both mean love and affection. Madan is a name of Kamadeva, the god of love, while Manoj means born of the mind and is also an epithet of Kamadeva. Milan means union or coming together, a gentle choice for a family celebrating a new arrival. You can see every option on the boy names meaning love page.

Girl names that carry affection

For daughters, Sneha means love and tenderness, and Mamata speaks of motherly affection. Anju means one who lives in the heart. Samjhana means remembrance, a cherished memory of someone dear. Priyanka and Priya both mean beloved. Browse all 75 picks on the girl names meaning love list, or explore other themes in names by meaning.

Tips for choosing a loving name

  • Decide whether you want love stated directly, like Prem, or suggested through a deity or image.
  • Say the first name aloud with your family name to check that the two flow together.
  • Write the name in Devanagari too, so relatives see the same spelling on cards and records.
  • Ask older family members which loving names they already use, to avoid an accidental repeat.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali baby names that mean love?

Prem, Neha, Sneha and Anurag all carry the meaning of love or affection. Priya and Priyanka mean beloved, and Anju means one who lives in the heart. Each name page shows the full meaning and the Nepali spelling.

Which Nepali girl names mean love?

Popular choices include Neha (love, affection), Sneha (love and tenderness), Mamata (motherly love) and Priya (beloved). Samjhana, meaning a cherished memory of someone dear, is a gentler variation on the theme.

How do you write love names in Nepali script?

Each name has a Devanagari form. Prem is written प्रेम, Sneha is स्नेहा and Mamata is ममता. Our pronunciation guide explains how each letter sounds, which helps when matching an English spelling to the Nepali one.

Is Pappu a name meaning love?

Pappu is an affectionate nickname for a young boy. Its meaning comes from fondness rather than from the word for love, which is why it sits among names tied to affection.