420 Nepali Baby Names From The Himalayan Country

Nepali baby names are distinguished so that you can guess a lot about the name-bearer including their caste, profession, ethnic group, and place of birth. It is a common practice among Nepalis to use their ethnicity or their caste name as a surname (1). Sherpa and Gurung are both habitational names and ethnic surnames. Surnames such as Pant and Bista indicate that the person is a Brahmin, originally belonging to western Nepal. Names such as Pande, Thapa, and Bhasnet reveal that the individual belongs to the Rana ruling family. Shrestha is a higher-class surname while Kami is the Nepalese equivalent of Smith. Some Nepalese, especially those residing on the rural side, name their children after the day he/she was born. However, it is customary behavior among Hindu Nepalis to have their children named on the 11th day after their birth (1). For example, Dawa indicates the child was born on a Monday while Phurba denotes the child was born on Thursday. Similarly, Nyima indicates that the child was born on Sunday. The Nepalese naming convention is also a lot similar to Indian naming customs. The naming ceremony in Nepalese culture is known as ‘Nwaran,’ where the priest bestows a name upon the child after consulting the birth charts and astrology (1). After the baby is born, his or her horoscope, along with the chosen letter from the Devanagari, is given to the astrologer. The astrologer then has to find a suitable beginning sound from the particular letter according to the child’s horoscope. Some parents do not select any letter, entitling the naming responsibility entirely to the astrologer. Nepali names are commonly derived from Sanskrit and Pali languages and are also sometimes inspired by the beauty of Nepal (1). If you're looking for a unique name for your son or daughter, check out our list below which includes some of the beautiful and traditional Nepali baby boy and girl names with meanings.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Dhruv		Boy	Immovable; Faithful; Polar star
Khari		Boy	One who is born to rule; Royalty; Pure; Honest
Tara		Girl	Elevated place; Star; Hill
Anita		Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided
Kiran		Boy	Sunrays; Beam of light; Dust; Thread; Black; Dark; Dark-haired
Aarush		Boy	First ray of sun; Dawn
Josh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Niya		Girl	To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon
Samarth		Boy	Capable; Competent; Powerful
Anjali		Girl	Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
Dhriti		Girl	One who has courage and patience
Krishna:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Arjan		Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Dhruva		Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Stable; Pole star; Unshakeable
Ram-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pleasing; Charming; Exalted; Peace
Taran		Boy	Thunder; A raft; A boat; Crossing over
Daya		Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Madhav		Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey
Muna		Unisex	Desire; Wish; Spring; First; Vision; Bud
Mesa		Girl	April; Goat; Ram; Table
Tulsi		Boy	Sacred plant; Holy basil
Shivin		Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable
Ahna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Gracious; Favor; Daytime; First rays of the sun; Born during the day
Sarita		Girl	Princess; Flowing
Sanjay		Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sandip		Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Maleya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Unique-Variations		Unisex	Wished for child; Florist; Chieftain of a mountainous region
Indra		Unisex	God of thunder and rain; Possessing drops of rain
Dhruvan		Boy	The fastest one; a Pole star
Prithvi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Earth; Wide
Bina		Girl	Knowledge; Bee
Shanti		Girl	Peace; Tranquility
Shyam		Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Mahima:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Trends		Girl	The ability to become huge; Greatness; Glory
Bharat		Boy	India; Being maintained
Diva		Girl	A divine person; Goddess; Beloved; Daytime
Rupa		Girl	Shape; Form; Appearance; Beauty
Beena		Girl	A musical instrument; Bee
Satya		Boy	Pure; Virtuous; Truthful
Sita		Girl	Furrow; Wife of Lord Rama
Sarath		Boy	Autumn
Dravin		Boy	Wealthy; Prosperous; Gold; Strength; Power; Getting in motion
Niyan		Boy	A way; Arrival; Access
Paras		Boy	Stone which converts metal to precious gems
Viva-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-To-Know		Unisex	Alive; Life; Spring; Blow through
Sharad		Boy	Autumn
Varish		Unisex	Ocean; Year; Rain
Rayya		Girl	Quenched; Fresh or good scent; Treasures; Wealth; Possessions; Goods
Mahan		Boy	Great; Big; Eminent; Nobility; Moon; Head of secret organization
Mahith		Boy	Greatness; Honored; Festivity; Esteemed
Pradeep		Boy	Light; Lantern
Myan-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	A sword sheath; A palanquin
Eshani		Girl	A name for Goddess Parvati
Niraj		Boy	One who was born in water; Lotus
Suraj		Boy	Sun
Suresh		Boy	Ruler of the Gods; Lord
Jini		Girl	Victorious woman; God is gracious
Asmi		Girl	I am; Pride; Self-respect; Hard work
Ishay-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Refresh; Strengthen; Animate
Kamali		Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Jenish		Boy	God is gracious
Kaushal-Name-Guide:-Origin,-History,-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Boy	He who is clever; Skill; Cleverness; Experience
Aneela		Girl	Wind; Air
Mahesh		Boy	A great ruler; One who is supreme
Maheen		Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Prem		Boy	One who gives love and affection to others
Nihar		Boy	Fog; Haze; Vapour; Spray; Smog; Evacuation
Suyog-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-Expert-Insights		Boy	Auspicious time; Good opportunity; Favorable juncture
Saji		Boy	A scholar; Conquer; Fresh
Shankar-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Maker; Auspicious
Sharva-Name-Meaning-And-Significance:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Whole; Entire; Complete; Lord Shiva
Mahita		Girl	Celebrated; Greatness; Honored; Festivity
Narayani		Girl	Path of Man; Goddess of wealth; Sign or mark
Aarohan:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Ascension; Upward journey
Sushil		Boy	Good-tempered; Well Disposed; Affable; Amiable
Anjan		Boy	Collyrium; Kajal
Shakya		Boy	To be able; Worthy; Possible; Practicable
Ashok		Boy	Without sorrow
Chetan		Boy	Visible; Conscious; Soul
Rokaya		Boy	Brave; Honest; Ascend
Benisha		Girl	Flashing
Nirmal		Boy	Clean; Pure
Kethan		Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins; Constable of a castle; Captain
Samiksha		Girl	Analysis; Review; Thorough investigation
Manish		Boy	Thought; Wisdom
Ketan		Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins
Rachana-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Creation; Preparation
Ramesh		Boy	God of Lord Rama
Ashika		Girl	Swordsman; One without sorrow; Hopeful person; Lover
Prajwal		Boy	A man who shines bright
Sambhav		Boy	Possible
Muskan		Unisex	Happiness or smile
Nish		Boy	Night
Varad		Boy	Boon; God of fire
Nini		Girl	To lead, carry or bring towards; Apostle; Melody; Fish
Barsha		Girl	Rain
Jyoti		Girl	Light; Divine light
Sakhi		Girl	A good companion and loyal friend
Mahati		Girl	Great; Narada's seven-stringed lute; A river; To honor; Important
Samanvita		Girl	Connected with; Endowed with; Accompanied by

Infographic: Adorable Nepali Baby Names With Meanings

Nepali baby names are indicative of one’s profession, place of birth, and ethnicity. These names are commonly derived from the Pali and Sanskrit languages and are occasionally inspired by Nepal’s aesthetic surroundings. If you are looking for a Nepali name for your little one, look at the infographic below to get a glimpse of the enchanting nature of Nepali names.

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