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Nepali baby names starting with G, with meanings

G names in Nepali often carry the sound of wisdom, dignity and the open sky, and many of them are linked to Krishna. This page lists 155 names, 132 suited to boys and 34 to girls. Most begin with ग, as in Ganesh and Gopal; some use घ, the breathier 'gh' of Ghanshyam, and a few are written with ज, as in Gyanendra.

  1. ग, घ and ज

    G is usually ग, a plain 'g'. घ adds a breath, as in Ghanshyam (घनश्याम). Gyanendra begins with ज्ञ, which English writes as Gy.

  2. Krishna names

    Govinda, Gopal and Govind all mean protector of cows, a name of Krishna. Gokul is the village of his childhood.

  3. Wisdom and dignity

    Ganesh is the god of wisdom and beginnings. Gyanendra means lord of knowledge, and Garima means dignity and grace.

G names for boys who grow up with Krishna's story

Govinda, Govind and Gobinda all mean protector of cows, a name of Lord Krishna; the three spellings point to the same name. Gopal means the same. Ghanshyam and Ghanashyam mean dark as a rain cloud, another name of Krishna. Gokul means a herd of cows, and the village of Krishna's childhood. These belong together, so browse names starting with Go to see the whole group.

G names for wisdom, dignity and the sky above

Ganesh (गणेश) means lord of the ganas, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and beginnings. Gyanendra means lord of knowledge, king of wisdom. Gagan means sky, heaven or firmament, the vast open sky above. Gaurav means pride, honour and dignity, a source of glory for the family. Garima means dignity, honour and grace, and also greatness. Gunjan means the humming of bees, a soft buzzing sound. Ganga (गंगा) means the sacred river Ganges, personified as a goddess. For Gaurav's other spelling, Gaurab, see the list of names starting with Ga.

Tips for parents

  • Many G names come in spelling pairs, such as Govinda and Gobinda or Ghanshyam and Ghanashyam; choose one form and stay with it.
  • Check whether the name begins with ग or घ; the extra breath in Ghanshyam is part of the sound.
  • Gyanendra is long and stately, while Gagan and Gunjan are short; say both with your surname before deciding.
  • If you want a name for a daughter, see the girl names starting with G list.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali baby names starting with G?

Ganesh means lord of the ganas and god of wisdom, Gopal means protector of cows, Gaurav means honour and dignity, and Gagan means sky. Garima means grace, and Gunjan means the humming of bees.

What does the name Gyanendra mean?

Gyanendra means lord of knowledge or king of wisdom. It is written ज्ञानेन्द्र, beginning with ज्ञ, a sound English writes as Gy.

How is G pronounced in Nepali names?

Most G names begin with ग, a plain 'g', as in Ganesh. Some begin with घ, a breathier 'gh', as in Ghanshyam, and a few, like Gyanendra, use ज्ञ.

Are there girl names starting with G?

Yes, 34 names in this group are suited to girls, including Gauri, Ganga and Garima. See girl names starting with G.