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Three-syllable Nepali names
1,675 names
Criteria: three spoken syllables (e.g. Aa-kri-ti), based on our pronunciation guide. Boy Names only · Girl Names only
- Abhishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Dipendra♂दीपेन्द्रLord of light or lamps
- Surendra♂सुरेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Asmita♀अस्मिताSelf-respect, pride, identity
- Rabindra♂रविन्द्रLord of the sun
- Manisha♀मनिषाWisdom, intellect
- Priyanka♀प्रियंकाDear, beloved
- Narayan♂नारायणName of Lord Vishnu
- Basanta♂वसन्तSpring season
- Nirajan♂निराजनSpotless, pure
- Rajendra♂राजेन्द्रKing of kings
- Devendra♂देवेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Jitendra♂जितेन्द्रOne who has conquered the senses
- Sabina♀सबिनाA woman of the Sabine people of ancient Italy
- Sudarshan♂सुदर्शनGood-looking, beautiful
- Abinash♂अविनाशIndestructible, imperishable
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Govinda♂गोविन्दProtector of cows
- Aditya♂आदित्यThe sun
- Sarita♀सरिताRiver, stream
- Srijana♀सृजनाCreation
- Susmita♀सुस्मिताLovely smile
- Mahendra♂महेन्द्रGreat Indra
- Ashmita♀अस्मिताSelf-respect, pride, identity
- Kabita♀कविताPoem or poetry
- Prakriti♀प्रकृतिNature
- Sushmita♀सुस्मिताLovely smile
- Narendra♂नरेन्द्रKing of men
- Niranjan♂निरञ्जनSpotless, pure, without blemish
- Binita♀बिनिताHumble, modest, polite
- Khagendra♂खगेन्द्रLord of birds
- Sunita♀सुनिताWell-behaved, of good conduct
- Anisha♀अनिशाContinuous, uninterrupted
- Siddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Abishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Alina♀अलिनाLight, bright
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Deependra♂दीपेन्द्रLord of light or lamps
- Samiksha♀समीक्षाReview, analysis, careful and thorough examination
- Dharmendra♂धर्मेन्द्रLord of righteousness
- Aakriti♀आकृतिShape, form or figure
- Bhupendra♂भुपेन्द्रKing of kings
- Rabina♀रविनाSunny, bright like the sun
- Samikshya♀समीक्षाReview, analysis, close examination
- Dhirendra♂धीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Sangita♀संगीताMusic, song
- Shailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Sujata♀सुजाताWell-born, of noble birth
- Ashutosh♂आशुतोषOne who is easily pleased
- Sabita♀सबिताThe sun
- Samjhana♀सम्झनाRemembrance, memory
- Yubraj♂युवराजCrown prince
- Anjali♀अन्जलीOffering with cupped hands
- Kalpana♀कल्पनाImagination, fancy or creative thought
- Anita♀अनिताGrace, favour
- Anurag♂अनुरागLove, affection, attachment
- Avinash♂अविनाशIndestructible, imperishable
- Anusha♀अनुषाBeautiful morning
- Sadikshya♀सदिक्षाGood initiation
- Yogendra♂योगेन्द्रLord of yoga
- Lokendra♂लोकेन्द्रLord of the world
- Nikita♀निकिताEarth
- Prashanna♂प्रसन्नPleased, cheerful, gracious
- Pratiksha♀प्रतीक्षाWaiting, expectation, hope
- Pratima♀प्रतिमाImage, idol, statue
- Archana♀अर्चनाWorship, offering
- Gyanendra♂ज्ञानेन्द्रLord of knowledge
- Monika♀मोनिकाOf uncertain origin
- Anjana♀अन्जनाThe mother of Lord Hanuman
- Prasanna♂प्रसन्नPleased, cheerful, gracious
- Avishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Chandani♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- Pratikshya♀प्रतीक्षाWaiting, expectation
- Aashutosh♂आशुतोषOne who is easily pleased
- Ambika♀अम्बिकाMother
- Amrita♀अमृताNectar of immortality
- Damodar♂दामोदरOne with a rope around his belly
- Nirmala♀निर्मलाPure, spotless, clean
- Upendra♂उपेन्द्रYounger brother of Indra
- Yubaraj♂युवराजCrown prince
- Mamata♀ममताAffection, motherly love and tenderness towards others
- Prativa♀प्रतिभाTalent, brilliance, intellect
- Rachana♀रचनाCreation, composition, arrangement
- Samita♀समिताCollected, gathered
- Anupam♂अनुपमIncomparable, unparalleled
- Aruna♀अरुणाReddish glow of dawn, the rising sun
- Deepika♀दीपिकाLittle lamp
- Pramila♀प्रमिलाName of a valiant queen in the Mahabharata
- Pratibha♀प्रतिभाTalent, brilliance, intellect
- Subarna♂सुवर्णGold
- Aarati♀आरतीA Hindu ritual of worship with lamps
- Bikalpa♂विकल्पAlternative, option
- Diwakar♂दिवाकरMaker of the day
- Garima♀गरिमाDignity, honour and grace
- Govind♂गोविन्दProtector of cows
- Samundra♂समुन्द्रOcean, sea
- Gokarna♂गोकर्णCow's ear
- Mukunda♂मुकुन्दGiver of liberation
- Ranjana♀रञ्जनाDelighting, pleasing, entertaining
- Abhinav♂अभिनवNew, novel, fresh
- Abhisek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Ankita♀अंकिताMarked, distinguished
- Bhawana♀भावनाFeeling, emotion, sentiment
- Karuna♀करुणाCompassion, mercy and kindness towards all beings
- Kritika♀कृतिकाThe Pleiades star cluster (Krittika)
- Sushila♀सुशीलाOf good conduct, virtuous and gentle woman
- Apekshya♀अपेक्षाExpectation, hope (Apeksha)
- Bimala♀विमलाPure, spotless, clean
- Nabina♀नविनाNew, fresh, novel
- Nagendra♂नगेन्द्रKing of serpents
- Radhika♀राधिकाAnother name of Radha, beloved of Krishna
- Rajani♀रजनीNight
- Shrijana♀सृजनाCreation
- Abiral♂अविरलContinuous, uninterrupted
- Bandana♀वन्दनाWorship, salutation, prayer
- Basant♂वसन्तSpring season
- Sharmila♀शर्मिलाShy, modest
- Baburam♂बाबुरामCompound of babu (dear boy) and Ram
- Balkrishna♂बालकृष्णChild Krishna
- Eliza♀एलिजाPledged to God
Guide
Three-syllable Nepali names with a rhythm to try aloud
These 1675 three-syllable Nepali names offer space for meanings such as wisdom, light, spring and self-respect. Use the spoken rhythm to narrow your shortlist, then compare the meanings you would like to share with your child. A longer English spelling alone does not tell you how the full name will feel.
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Wisdom and identity
Asmita (अस्मिता) means self-respect, pride and identity. Manisha means wisdom and intellect; Priyanka means dear, beloved or lovely.
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Light and the season
Dipendra means lord of light or lamps. Rabindra means lord of the sun, while Basanta means the spring season.
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Titles with different meanings
Rajendra means king of kings. Surendra and Devendra mean lord of the gods, while Jitendra means one who has conquered the senses.
Three-syllable names for personal values and warm wishes
Asmita (अस्मिता) means self-respect and identity. Manisha means wisdom and intellect. Priyanka means dear, beloved or lovely. Abinash means indestructible or imperishable. Jitendra means one who has conquered the senses or is master of oneself. Basanta (वसन्त) means spring. Say each name with your surname to compare a personal quality, an affectionate wish and a seasonal image; the name finder can help you narrow by meaning.
Light, devotion and titles in a three-syllable name
Dipendra (दीपेन्द्र) means lord of light or lamps. Rabindra means lord of the sun, the sun as chief of lights. Surendra means lord of the gods and names Indra, as does Devendra. Abhishek means ritual anointing or consecration. Narayan names Vishnu as refuge of all beings. Read the full meaning of each title, then use the baby-name choosing guide to balance that meaning with the spoken name.
Tips for parents
- Say each favourite in its full spoken form before counting its syllables.
- Try the name with your surname and leave a natural pause between them.
- Compare Asmita’s self-respect with Manisha’s wisdom if a personal value matters most.
- Read the name-endings guide when comparing longer names with similar final sounds.
Frequently asked questions
How should I compare three-syllable Nepali names?
Say the whole name aloud, then say it with your surname. Use the three spoken beats as a starting point, and compare the individual meaning before choosing.
Which three-syllable Nepali names have meanings of wisdom or identity?
Manisha means wisdom and intellect. Asmita means self-respect, pride and identity. Priyanka offers the affectionate meaning dear, beloved or lovely.
Which three-syllable names are connected with light?
Dipendra means lord of light or lamps, one who shines brightly. Rabindra means lord of the sun, the sun as chief of lights.
Do three-syllable names all have similar English lengths?
Count spoken syllables rather than English letters. Compare the rhythm of your chosen name aloud and keep its exact English and Nepali spellings together.