Govind
Govind is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Cowherd; protector of the earth; Krishna”.
| Meaning | Cowherd; protector of the earth; Krishna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | गोविन्द |
| Pronunciation | go-VIND |
| Tradition | Hindu, Sikh |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Govind
Govind is from Sanskrit Govinda, usually explained as go, 'cow' or 'earth', and vinda, 'finder' or 'one who cares for', giving 'cowherd' or 'protector of the earth'. It is a major name of Krishna and Vishnu, famous from the hymn Bhaja Govindam attributed to Adi Shankaracharya and from Jayadeva's Gita Govinda. In Punjabi it becomes Gobind, the name of the tenth Sikh Guru.
Is Govind a Hindu name?
Govind is a Hindu name of Krishna and Vishnu; Sikhs also use it as a name of God and in honour of Guru Gobind Singh.
How popular is Govind?
A widely used traditional boys' name across India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Govind mean?
Govind means 'Cowherd; protector of the earth; Krishna'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Govind a Hindu name?
Govind is a Hindu name of Krishna and Vishnu; Sikhs also use it as a name of God and in honour of Guru Gobind Singh.
How do you pronounce Govind?
Govind is pronounced go-VIND.
Is Govind a boy or girl name?
Govind is usually a boy name.