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
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The letters of Gokul add up to 21, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Gokul has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Gokul?
In the Chaldean system, Gokul has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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