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Nepali names related to mountains

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63 names whose meaning is connected with mountains. Boy Names only · Girl Names only

Guide

Nepali names meaning mountains and Himalayan peaks

Few things feel as Nepali as the Himalaya, so it makes sense that many names reach for the peaks. This page collects Nepali names meaning mountains, from snowy ranges to summits and sacred hills. There are 63 names, with 53 suited to boys and 18 suited to girls. Several, like Himali and Girija, are used for both.

  1. Straight from the Himalaya

    Himal means snowy mountain, and Himalaya means abode of snow. Both name the snowy Himalaya range of Nepal.

  2. Peaks and summits

    Shikhar means peak or mountain top, the highest point. Shekhar means crest or summit, and also the best of something.

  3. Ties to Lord Shiva

    Kailash names Shiva's sacred Himalayan abode. Shailesh, Shailendra and Kedar are also epithets of Shiva, which links the theme to devotion.

Nepali boy names meaning mountains

Most mountain names in our list suit boys. Himal and Himalaya name the snowy range. Parbat simply means mountain, and Giri means mountain or hill. Shailendra and Giriraj both mean king of mountains. Shikhar means summit. You can see every option on our page of boy names that mean mountains.

Daughters of the mountain

Girl names in this theme are fewer, and many honor goddess Parvati. Parbati and Girija both mean daughter of the mountain. Himali means of the Himalaya, or a snowy mountain dweller. All three are used for boys and girls alike. Visit our list of Nepali girl names meaning mountains for the 18 options.

How to choose

  • Pick Himal or Parbat for a plain, direct mountain meaning.
  • Choose between Sailesh and Shailesh, or Sailendra and Shailendra, by your preferred spelling.
  • Note that Giri is also a title of an ascetic order before you choose it.
  • Look at traditional names if you want a classic mountain name with deep roots.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali baby names that mean mountains?

Himal means snowy mountain, Parbat means mountain and Giri means mountain or hill. Shikhar means peak. Himali, meaning of the Himalaya, works for a boy or a girl.

Which Nepali girl names mean mountain?

Parbati and Girija both mean daughter of the mountain and are names of goddess Parvati. Himali means of the Himalaya. In our sample all three are given to girls and boys.

What does the name Kailash mean?

Kailash refers to Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva. In Nepali it is written कैलाश. It is a boy name with a strong link to both mountains and devotion.

Are mountain names traditional in Nepal?

Many have a long, classic feel, especially those tied to Shiva and Parvati. Explore our traditional Nepali names page, or see names by origin to learn where each name comes from.