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Nepali baby names starting with B and their meanings

B is one of the fullest letter groups, with 618 names. Of these, 518 suit boys and 133 suit girls, and some are shared. The English letter B can stand for three Devanagari letters: of the 618, 332 begin with ब, 175 with व and 111 with भ. That is why Bibek is written विवेक and Bhuwan is written भुवन, though both begin with a b sound in English.

  1. A b that is written व

    Many B names use व, which is pronounced like b at the start of a Nepali name. Bibek (विवेक) means conscience, wisdom and discernment, Bishal means huge or vast, and Bikash means development or progress.

  2. The breath of भ

    Bhuwan (भुवन) means world, earth or universe. Bharat means ancient India, one who is maintained, and the brother of Lord Rama.

  3. Wishes for a child

    Binod (विनोद) means joy, amusement and playfulness. Bijay means victory, and Bimal means pure, spotless or clean.

Nepali baby names starting with B and what they mean

Bibek means conscience, wisdom and discernment. Bishal means huge, vast or great, and Bikash means development or progress. Binod means joy, amusement and playfulness, while Bijay means victory. Bikram means valour and prowess, and is also the name of a legendary king. Bishnu is Lord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe. Every entry is on the B names page.

B names written with ब, व and भ

The first letter changes the look of a name even when the sound is close. Bimal means pure, spotless and clean, and Basanta means the spring season, both written with व. Bhuwan and Bharat open with भ, the breathy form. Barsha means rain or the rainy season, and Birendra means lord of the brave. Binaya means humility, modesty and politeness. For the भ group, see bh names.

Tips for parents

  • Ask whether the name is written with ब or व, since both can sound like b and the Devanagari form will follow your child for life.
  • Practise the bh sound in Bhuwan and Bharat, which needs a small breath after the b.
  • Settle on one spelling for variants such as Bibek and Bivek, or Bijay and Bijaya.
  • Look at B names for girls too, since Barsha and several others are shared.

Frequently asked questions

How many Nepali baby names start with B?

There are 618 names on this page. Of these, 518 suit boys and 133 suit girls, and some of the names are used for both.

Why are some B names written with व?

At the start of a Nepali name, व is often said like b. Bibek is written विवेक and Bishal विशाल, so the English B reflects the sound rather than the Devanagari letter.

What is the difference between ब, व and भ?

ब is a plain b, भ is a breathy bh, and व is a v that is often said like b at the start of a name. Bimal (विमल) and Bhuwan (भुवन) show the contrast.

What are some short B names for a baby?

Binod, Bijay, Bimal and Bishal are all short and easy to call. Binod means joy, Bijay means victory, Bimal means pure, and Bishal means vast or great. For more, see the bi names page.