194 Nepali Boy Names For Your Fierce Warrior

Naming practices in Nepal hold tremendous cultural significance. This serene country, home to numerous ethnic and religious groups, has various customs and beliefs linked to naming boys. These norms are age-old and still form an essential part of this ritual.

In Nepal, every boy gets a birth name or 'janama nama.' It is given during the Nuwaran or the naming ceremony. The astrologer gives an auspicious letter or syllable for the name, which is according to the date and time of birth. It is a traditional Hindu ritual that honors the arrival of a new life into the world. As per astrology, naming a boy is widely believed to help him build a bright future.

Boy names in Nepal are truly unique from those in the rest of the world. Many Nepalese use religious or mythological names for their boys. Most of the population here includes Hindus. As a result, Hinduism exerts a big influence in giving names. You will often come across names symbolizing Gods like Krishna, Shiva, Ganesh, and Shiva. They give a positive glimpse of the spiritual heritage of Nepal. Other popular names point to kings, kings of religion, and lord of kings.

There is also the tradition of using their caste name or ethnicity as a surname in Nepal. Boys here can also have a middle name. Some examples are Prasad, Bahadur, Maan, and Kumar. These are taken according to their respective castes.

The family of a boy holds much significance in his name, and many inherit the family name of their fathers. It, in turn, preserves a sense of connection with the ancestors. Most boy names in Nepal reflect their ethnicity, occupation, and place of birth. Some names, such as Bhasnet, Thapa, and Pande, may also tell you that the boy belongs to a ruling family.

Even when globalization has influenced varied customs, Nepal stands true to its roots when naming boys.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Dhruv		Boy	Immovable; Faithful; Polar star
Aarush		Boy	First ray of sun; Dawn
Josh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Samarth		Boy	Capable; Competent; Powerful
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
Madhav		Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey
Shivin		Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable
Sanjay		Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sandip		Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Indra		Unisex	God of thunder and rain; Possessing drops of rain
Dhruvan		Boy	The fastest one; a Pole star
Shyam		Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Bharat		Boy	India; Being maintained
Sarath		Boy	Autumn
Dravin		Boy	Wealthy; Prosperous; Gold; Strength; Power; Getting in motion
Niyan		Boy	A way; Arrival; Access
Sharad		Boy	Autumn
Varish		Unisex	Ocean; Year; Rain
Mahan		Boy	Great; Big; Eminent; Nobility; Moon; Head of secret organization
Mahith		Boy	Greatness; Honored; Festivity; Esteemed
Pradeep		Boy	Light; Lantern
Niraj		Boy	One who was born in water; Lotus
Suraj		Boy	Sun
Suresh		Boy	Ruler of the Gods; Lord
Ishay-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Refresh; Strengthen; Animate
Jenish		Boy	God is gracious
Kaushal-Name-Guide:-Origin,-History,-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Boy	He who is clever; Skill; Cleverness; Experience
Mahesh		Boy	A great ruler; One who is supreme
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
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
Nirmal		Boy	Clean; Pure
Kethan		Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins; Constable of a castle; Captain
Manish		Boy	Thought; Wisdom
Ketan		Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins
Ramesh		Boy	God of Lord Rama
Prajwal		Boy	A man who shines bright
Sambhav		Boy	Possible
Nish		Boy	Night
Varad		Boy	Boon; God of fire
Arjun		Boy	White; Clear; Made of silver; Lustrous; Dazzling
Chandra		Boy	Moon; Shining; Bright
Amul		Boy	Priceless; Valuable; Precious; Hope; Radical; Rootless
Anaan		Boy	One who possesses greatness; Face; Shiva
Anek		Boy	Many; Numerous; Abundant
Ankan		Boy	Beautiful place; Marking; Kindness
Anupam-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Without Comparison; Incomparable; Unique; Exclusive
Anuroop		Boy	Conformity; Similitude
Apurba		Boy	Unpreceded; Unparalleled; Incomparable; Extraordinary; Novel; Unique
Aranyak		Boy	Belonging to the desert; Wild forest
Ashlesh		Boy	Embracing; Intimate connection; Relation
Aviral		Boy	Continuous; Ongoing; Constant; Dense; Profuse; Compact
Baburam		Boy	Leader of a rebellion; Head of an uprising; Referring to Lord Ram as the leader
Bishal		Boy	Wide; Broad; Spacious
Chaudhry		Boy	Holder of four
Dipendra-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Lord of lights; Light; King of Gods
Esh		Boy	God; Lord; Master; Head; Wish
Govardhan		Boy	An epithet of Lord Krishna; One who nourishes or protects cows
Gyanendra-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Knowledge; Awareness; Lord of knowledge
Hemanta		Boy	Winter
Moh		Boy	Love; Infatuation; Passion; Snare of worldly illusion
Mohin		Boy	Stupefying; Perplexing; Fascinating; Enchanting
Moulik		Boy	Fundamental; Chief; Primary; Original
Omya		Boy	Help; Kindness; Favor
Padam		Boy	Lotus-hued or lotus-like; Epithet of goddess Lakshmi
Pankaj		Boy	Lotus; Lotus-eyed; The Hindu God Brahma
Paramesh		Boy	Highest, excellent, or greatest God
Pavan		Girl	Purification; Breeze
Pramit		Boy	Authentic; Measured out; Limited; Moderate; Proved
Prathvi		Boy	Earth; World; Universe
Rajin		Boy	Shining; Splendid; One of horses of lord Moon
Raju		Boy	King; Prince; Ruler; Monarch
Ruchir		Boy	Winsome; Pleasing; Agreeable; Beautiful; Sweet; Brilliant; Bright; Delicious
Ahupathi		Boy	Follower of prayer; A devotee
Aloka-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Vision; Splendor; Illumination; Non-universe; Divine light; Seeing
Anukarsa		Boy	Attraction; Summoning by incantation
Argha		Boy	Prive; Value; Offering
Arsa		Boy	Type of marriage; Pure; Spiritually perfect
Avishek		Boy	Consecrating by sprinkling water; Coronation
Awadh		Boy	One who can never get killed; Indestructible; Irresistible
Badi		Girl	A wonderful and happy human being; Hill Dalit community in Nepal
Bahadur		Boy	A brave, manly, and efficient person; Hero; Valiant warrior
Bal		Boy	Strength; Forces; Honey
Basudev		Boy	Fire; Flames; Lord Krishna
Bhim		Boy	Terrible; Formidable
Bibek		Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction
Bikash		Boy	Development; Expansion; Progress; Growth
Bimal		Boy	Clean; Pure; Spotless

Infographic: Interesting Nepali Baby Boy Names To Explore

Nepali baby names give a glimpse of its culture and traditions. Many of them signify virtues and great qualities. These names also appeal to people in other Asian countries. If your search for a strong and meaningful name has yet to end, this infographic will help you. Choose a suitable name for your adorable little man.

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