The baby name Gopala is a boy name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "go-puh-luh".
Gopala is Indian in Origin.
Gopala is a Sanskrit name that means "cowherd" or "protector of cows". The name is commonly associated with Lord Krishna, who was known as Gopala due to his childhood occupation of herding cows. The name is also used as a title for other deities, such as Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Gopala is a popular name among Hindus, and is often given to boys born during the festival of Janmashtami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
The name Gopala is of Indian origin and has been used for centuries. It is a compound word, consisting of "go" which means "cow" and "pala" which means "protector". The name is mentioned in ancient Hindu texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata. In these texts, Lord Krishna is referred to as Gopala due to his love for cows and his role as their protector. The name has also been used by other historical figures, such as the Indian philosopher Gopala Bhatta Goswami.
Gopala is a masculine name and is pronounced as "go-puh-luh". The name has a strong and powerful sound, which reflects the strength and protection associated with the meaning of the name. The components of the name, "go" and "pala", are both important in Hindu culture. Cows are considered sacred animals in Hinduism, and protecting them is seen as a virtuous act. The name Gopala embodies this virtue and is often given to boys as a way of instilling this value in them.
Gopala has the following similar or variant Names
- Gopal |
- Gopalan |
- Gopalkrishna |
- Gopalaiah |
- Gopalakrishnan |
- Gopalakrishnaiah |
- Gopalakrishnayya |
- Gopalakrishnappa |
- Gopalak