Indian name meaning
Gopal
♂ BoyGo·pal · 2 syllables
A cowherd; a name of Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| G | o | p | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
3 + 7 + 8 + 1 + 3 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Gopal carries the name number 4.
About the name Gopal
Gopal is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A cowherd; a name of Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Go·pal — 2 syllables. Gopal appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gopal mean?
Gopal means “A cowherd; a name of Krishna.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Gopal a boy or a girl name?
Gopal is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Gopal?
Gopal is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Gopal?
Gopal has 2 syllables and is said as Go·pal.
What is the numerology number of the name Gopal?
In the Chaldean system, Gopal has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Gopal a common name in India?
Gopal appears 30 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Gopal?
For a sister to Gopal, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ganga, Gargi, Gauri or Vamika all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Gopal?
Amritpal, Yashpal, Rampal or Tejpal share Gopal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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