Indian name meaning
Gokul
♂ BoyGo·kul · 2 syllables
Krishna's village of cowherds
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
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| G | o | k | u | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
3 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 3 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Gokul carries the name number 3.
About the name Gokul
Gokul is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Krishna's village of cowherds.”
Spoken aloud it is Go·kul — 2 syllables. Gokul is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gokul mean?
Gokul means “Krishna's village of cowherds.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Gokul a boy or a girl name?
Gokul is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Gokul?
Gokul is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Gokul?
Gokul has 2 syllables and is said as Go·kul.
What is the numerology number of the name Gokul?
In the Chaldean system, Gokul has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Gokul a common name in India?
Gokul appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Gokul?
For a sister to Gokul, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ganga, Gargi, Gauri or Yogeshwari all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Gokul?
Nakul, Mukul, Atul or Rahul share Gokul's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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