The Nepalese naming convention for a newborn baby is largely similar to Indian naming customs. Often, after a baby is born, the parents consult an astrologer who looks at the horoscope and helps to pick a name for the newly born boy or girl.
The popular first-middle-surname order is followed for Nepali baby names. Nepali baby names for a baby are usually chosen by tradition and derived from the names of Gods. In the olden days, having names of a Hindu God or Goddess was very common. It is also very common to add middle names related to God as part of Nepalese baby names.
Nepali names such as Ram, Hari, and Krishna are some of the most popular boy names in Nepal, and Sita and Laxmi are popular Nepali names for girls. Common Nepalese names are picked from mythology and are often influenced by other ethnicities too. Nepali names from different languages and influences are common. Nepali baby names often have Sanskrit or Pali origin, but modern-day names have had other influences. The current generation has also had influences from Nepali names from Bollywood movies.
Nepali Names For Baby Boys
Nepalese boy names are often chosen based on family group and horoscope. Usually, a name is chosen from a God’s name and surnames are inspired by the family’s ethnic background. Pick a name you like from this list.
1. Aabesh (Sanskrit origin), meaning “anger” or “short-tempered”.
2. Aabishkar (Sanskrit origin), meaning “one with creative ability”.
3. Aadesh (Sanskrit origin), meaning “command” or “message”.
4. Aaryan (Sanskrit origin), meaning “of Aryan descent”.
5. Abhinav (Sanskrit origin), meaning “quite new”.
6. Achut (Sanskrit origin), a name of Lord Vishnu. It also means “imperishable”.
7. Adarsh (Sanskrit origin), meaning “ideal”.
8. Akhil (Sanskrit origin), meaning “complete”. A good name for a boy.
9. Anish (Sanskrit origin), meaning “supreme”.
10. Babik (Hindi origin), meaning “revolution”.
11. Badal (Hindi origin), meaning “cloud” or “rain”.
12. Bappa (Hindi origin), meaning “father”.
13. Bhaskar (Hindi origin), meaning “sun”.
14. Bhupal (Hindi origin), meaning “prince”.
15. Bibidh (Hindi origin), meaning “miscellaneous”.
16. Bishwaraj (Hindi origin), meaning “ruler of world”.
17. Brijesh (Hindi origin), derived from the name of God of the Land of Brij.
18. Cheetri (Sanskrit origin), meaning “basket full of honesty”.
19. Chetan (Sanskrit origin), meaning “life”.
20. Dawa (Hindi origin), meaning “moon”.
21. Deepson (Hindi origin), meaning “bright or son of a light”.
22. Denis (Hindi origin), meaning “follower of Dionysius”.
23. Dev (Hindi origin), meaning “God”.
24. Dharma (Hindi origin), meaning “law” or “religion”.
25. Fanindra (Hindi origin), derived from the name of a cosmic serpent sesh. A unique Nepali name for a baby boy.
26. Gagan (Hindi origin), meaning “sky” or “heaven”.
27. Ganesh (Hindi origin), derived from name of son of Lord Shiva.
28. Gaurav (Hindi origin), meaning “pride”.
29. Girish (Hindi origin), derived from the God of mountains.
30. Gyanu (Hindi origin), meaning “path of righteousness”.
31. Haridas (Hindi origin), derived from the name of the servant of Lord Vishnu.
32. Hem (Hindi origin), meaning “Himalayan snow”.
33. Indra (Sanskrit origin), meaning “excellent” or “first”.
34. Ishwar (Hindi origin), derived from name of a powerful Lord.
35. Jagadish (Sanskrit origin), meaning “ruler of the world”.
36. Jeevan (Hindi origin), meaning “life”.
37. Kabir (Hindi origin), meaning “the great”.
38. Kamal (Hindi origin), meaning “lotus flower”.
39. Kanchan (Hindi origin), meaning “gold”.
40. Kapil (Hindi origin), derived from name of a sage.
41. Karun (Hindi origin), meaning “compassionate”.
42. Ketan (Hindi origin), meaning “home” or “banner”.
43. Kirtiman (Hindi origin), meaning “clever” or “glory”. A unique Nepali boy name.
44. Kovid (Hindi origin), meaning “enlightened one”.
45. Krsna (Sanskrit origin), relating to Lord Krishna. The most popular Nepali name.
46. Kumar (Hindi origin), meaning “prince”.
47. Lokesh (Hindi origin), meaning “king of the world”.
48. Maansa (Hindi origin), meaning “intention” or “spiritual”.
49. Madan (Hindi origin), meaning “cupid, God of love”.
50. Madhav (Hindi origin), meaning “sweet like honey”.
51. Mahindra (Hindi origin), meaning “a king”.
52. Mangal (Hindi origin), meaning “auspicious”.
53. Manzil (Hindi origin), meaning “destination”.
54. Meera (Hindi origin), meaning “prosperous”.
55. Milan (Hindi origin), meaning “union”.
56. Mukti (Hindi origin), meaning “freedom from life and death”.
57. Mukul (Hindi origin), meaning “bud”.
58. Murali (Hindi origin), meaning “flute”.
59. Naval (Hindi origin), meaning “wonder”.
60. Neel (Hindi origin), meaning “deep blue”.
61. Nehan (Hindi origin), meaning “one with beautiful eyes”.
62. Nigam (Hindi origin), meaning “treasure”.
63. Nimish (Hindi origin), meaning “split second”.
64. Niral (Hindi origin), meaning “unique”.
65. Nirav (Hindi origin), meaning “calm and quiet”.
66. Omprakash (Hindi origin), meaning “light of om”.
67. Pabitra (Hindi origin), meaning “clean” or “pure”. A unique Nepali boy name.
68. Paresh (Hindi origin), meaning “supreme spirit”.
69. Pavan (Hindi origin), meaning “purifying” or “wind”.
70. Prabal (Hindi origin), meaning “coral”.
71. Pradeep (Hindi origin), meaning “light” or “shine”.
72. Pratik (Hindi origin), meaning “symbol”.
73. Puru (Hindi origin), meaning “abundant” or “name of a king”.
74. Rabin (Hindi origin), meaning “sunny” or “bright”.
75. Rahul (Hindi origin), derived from the son of Lord Buddha.
76. Rakshek (Sanskrit origin), meaning “protector”. A unique Nepali boy name.
77. Rama (Sanskrit origin), meaning “lofty”. Inspired by Lord Ram, this is one of the most popular Nepali baby names.
78. Ranjit (Hindi origin), meaning “victorious”.
79. Raz (Hindi origin), meaning “inspiration”. A unique Nepali boy name.
80. Resham (Hindi origin), meaning “silk”.
81. Ridam (Hindi origin), meaning “music beats”.
82. Rituraj (Hindi origin), meaning “spring”. A unique Nepali boy name.
83. Roshan (Hindi origin), meaning “illumination” or “bright”.
84. Rudra (Hindi origin), derived from Lord Shiva.
85. Sabir (Hindi origin), meaning “patient” or “tolerant”.
Nepali Names For Baby Girl
Nepali baby girl names are usually chosen from the caste that girls represent and follow their tradition. You can pick a good name from this list of Nepali girl names.
86. Ada (Hindi origin), meaning “pure” or “graceful and noble”.
87. Anupama (Hindi origin), meaning “matchless” or “unique”.
88. Akrodinni (Hindi origin), meaning “calm lady” or “wrathful”. A unique Nepali girl’s name.
89. Bagh (Hindi origin), meaning “garden”.
90. Bairagi (Hindi origin), meaning “independent”.
91. Bijayata (Hindi origin), meaning “winner” or “victorious”.
92. Chet (Hindi origin), meaning “a vivacious woman”.
93. Chaitna (Hindi origin), meaning “sunflower seed”.
94. Charushri (Hindi origin), meaning “beautiful fortune lady”.
95. Daxa (Hindi origin), meaning “clever” or “glorious”.
96. Deena (Hindi origin), meaning “divine” or “god-like”.
97. Dipika (Hindi origin), meaning “lamp” or “beautiful”.
98. Eakveera (Hindi origin), derived from the name of the daughter of Lord Shiva.
99. Ferika (Hindi origin), meaning “free”. A good name to give your girl when she is born.
100. Faleesha (Hindi origin), meaning “Indian tulip”. A unique Nepali girl name.
101. Gita (Hindi origin), meaning “song” or “Hindu holy text”.
102. Ganga (Hindi origin), is the name of the sacred river of India.
103. Garima (Hindi origin), means “proud” or “dignity”.
104. Himani (Hindi origin), means” snow” or “glacier”.
105. Hreeta (Hindi origin), means “green”.
106. Irsia (Hindi origin), meaning “rainbow”. A unique Nepali girl name.
107. Ireshi (Hindi origin), meaning “queen”.
108. Jahan (Hindi origin), meaning “the world”.
109. Jwala (Hindi origin), meaning “fire” or “bravery”. A unique Nepali girl name.
110. Januka (Hindi origin), meaning “miracle” or “grace”.
111. Jenisha (Hindi origin), meaning “pretty girl”.
Popular Nepali Names
112. Koel (Hindi origin), the name of a river in Punjab.
113. Khavia (Hindi origin), meaning “dream”.
114. Karishma (Hindi origin), meaning “miracle”.
115. Laksmi (Hindi origin), meaning “observing” or “fortunate”. The most common female name in Nepal.
116. Mina (Hindi origin), meaning “will”.
117. Myra (Hindi origin), meaning “swift and light”.
118. Mithu (Hindi origin), meaning “friend” or “sweet”.
119. Mahini (Hindi origin), meaning “great” or “mighty”.
120. Mandira (Hindi origin), meaning “temple”.
121. Neeta (Hindi origin), meaning “within rules” or “gracious”.
122. Nisha (Hindi origin), meaning “night” or “perfect”.
123. Ojmana (Hindi origin), meaning “speedy” or “vigorous”. A unique Nepali girl name for your newly born baby.
124. Ojasini (Hindi origin), meaning “energetic”.
125. Pihu (Hindi origin), meaning “sound” or “chirp”.
126. Puja (Hindi origin), meaning “worship” or “prayer”.
127. Priti (Hindi origin), meaning “love” or “bonding”.
128. Pragya (Hindi origin), meaning “wisdom” or “intelligence”.
129. Rim (Hindi origin), meaning “white antelope” or “green land”.
130. Reya (Hindi origin), meaning “queen” or “angel”.
131. Richika (Hindi origin), meaning “rich” or “celebrating”.
132. Sani (Hindi origin), meaning “gift” or “prayer”.
133. Soma (Hindi origin), meaning “moon rays” or “a type of wine”.
134. Shila (Hindi origin), meaning “rock” or “thunder”.
135. Suhana (Hindi origin), meaning “pleasant” or “pure”.
136. Tulsi (Hindi origin), meaning “matchless” or “a medicine plant”.
137. Tripati (Hindi origin), meaning “satisfaction”.
138. Ulyana (Hindi origin), meaning “soft haired’’ or “youthful”.
139. Veerata (Hindi origin), meaning “bravery” or “prowess”.
140. Vrushali (Hindi origin), meaning “prosperity”.
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