Indian name meaning
Govind
♂ BoyGo·vind · 2 syllables
A name of Lord Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Govinda
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| G | o | v | i | n | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
3 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 4 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Govind carries the name number 8.
About the name Govind
Govind 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 name of Lord Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Go·vind — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Govinda; both spellings are the same name. Govind appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Govind mean?
Govind means “A name of Lord Krishna.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Govind a boy or a girl name?
Govind is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Govind?
Govind is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Govind?
Govind has 2 syllables and is said as Go·vind.
What are the other spellings of Govind?
Govind is also commonly spelled Govinda. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Govind?
In the Chaldean system, Govind has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Govind a common name in India?
Govind appears 24 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Govind?
For a sister to Govind, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ganga, Gargi, Gauri or Kanchan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Govind?
Rosalind, Arvind, Mukund or Anand share Govind's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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