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Nepali names starting with W
10 names
10 names starting with W. Filter by gender, or narrow down by the first two letters.
- Washim♂वसीमHandsome, good-looking, graceful
- Wrishav♂वृषभBull
- Wasim♂वसीमHandsome, good-looking, graceful
- Watan♂वतनHomeland, native country
- Weenita♀विनिताHumble, modest, polite
- Willing♂विलिङReady, eager, consenting (English word)
- Wahab♂वहाबGiver, bestower
- Walpole♂वालपोल
- Wasnik♂वास्निक
- William♂विलियमResolute protector
Guide
Nepali baby names starting with W, and how they are written
W is a rare opening letter in Nepali names, and it is not a Nepali letter at all. This page lists 10 names, 9 suited to boys and 1 to girls. Every one is written with व, the letter that carries a 'v' or 'w' sound, so Wasim and Watan begin with the same Devanagari letter as names spelled with V.
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One letter behind W
All 10 names here begin with व, which can sound like 'v' or 'w'. English spelling chooses W, but the Nepali letter stays the same.
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Two spellings, one meaning
Washim and Wasim both mean handsome, good-looking and graceful. Pick the spelling that feels natural to you.
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Small but varied
Watan means homeland, William means resolute protector, and Weenita means humble and modest.
W boy names and the व sound behind them
Washim and Wasim both mean handsome, good-looking and graceful; they are two spellings of one name. Watan means homeland or native country. William means resolute protector, a strong-willed guardian. Wrishav (वृषभ) means bull, and also best or excellent. Each begins with व in Devanagari, so the W is a choice made in English rather than in Nepali. To see the same letter under another spelling, try the Nepali letter index.
Choosing between the W names
With so few names, the choice comes down to sound and meaning. Wasim and Washim are the same name, so decide which spelling you prefer before you write it down. Watan means homeland, a quiet and rooted choice. Weenita means humble, modest and polite. Wahab means giver or bestower. William means resolute protector. Wrishav means bull, and also best or excellent. Read the meanings side by side on the W names list before you shortlist.
Tips for parents
- Remember that W is an English spelling; the Nepali letter is व, so the name will look different on a Nepali document.
- If you like Wasim, look at Washim too, since the meaning is identical and only the spelling changes.
- Watan and William are easy to say in both English and Nepali; try both with your surname.
- A short list makes comparison easier, so read all the names on the W page before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali baby names starting with W?
Washim and Wasim mean handsome or graceful, Watan means homeland, William means resolute protector, and Wrishav means bull or best. Weenita means humble and modest.
How is W written in Nepali?
W is not a Nepali letter. Names spelled with W in English are written with व, which sounds like 'v' or 'w'. So Watan and Wasim both begin with व.
What does the name Wrishav mean?
Wrishav means bull, and also best or excellent. It is written वृषभ.
Where can I browse names by their Nepali first letter?
Use the Nepali letter index to see names grouped by Devanagari letters such as व, or the names by letter page for the English alphabet. That is helpful when an English spelling could begin with V or W.