Indian name meaning
Govardhan
♂ BoyGo·var·dhan · 3 syllables
The sacred hill lifted by Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Goverdhan
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| G | o | v | a | r | d | h | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 34, then 3 + 4 = 7. So Govardhan carries the name number 7.
About the name Govardhan
Govardhan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The sacred hill lifted by Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Go·var·dhan — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Goverdhan; both spellings are the same name. Govardhan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Govardhan mean?
Govardhan means “The sacred hill lifted by Krishna.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Govardhan a boy or a girl name?
Govardhan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Govardhan?
Govardhan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Govardhan?
Govardhan has 3 syllables and is said as Go·var·dhan.
What are the other spellings of Govardhan?
Govardhan is also commonly spelled Goverdhan. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Govardhan?
In the Chaldean system, Govardhan has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Govardhan a common name in India?
Govardhan appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Govardhan?
For a sister to Govardhan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ganga, Gargi, Gauri or Menaka all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Govardhan?
Rohan, Rehan, Eshan or Mohan share Govardhan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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