Gopalगोपाल
Gopāla · traditionally used for boys
“Cow-protector; cowherd; Kṛṣṇa”
A king; a cowherd; Kṛṣṇa as protector of cows.
Starting sound and where it falls
Gopal begins with Go — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Go open Shatabhisha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the young Krishna as gentle cowherd, protector of cows and community.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Gopal mean?
Gopal (Gopāla) is attested as “Cow-protector; cowherd; Kṛṣṇa.” A king; a cowherd; Kṛṣṇa as protector of cows.
Which nakshatra sound does Gopal fit?
Gopal begins with the sound Go, which opens Shatabhisha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Gopal a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Gopal is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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