Gobind
g(o)-bi-nd
US Popularity:11696
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:A cow keeper, the cow finder
Gobind is a boy’s name of Sanskrit origin. Meaning “the cow finder” or “a cow keeper” and as a variant of Govind, this name is steeped in Sikh tradition. In old Sikhism, cows were seen as sacred as they are in Hinduism, making the cow finder/keeper role hugely important. This name, also belonging to a spiritual leader, warrior, and poet—Guru Gobind Singh—has made its way through history. Baby could be a natural-born leader, giving them a name that carries respect might be a perfect fit for the new influential figure entering your life.
How Popular Is The Name Gobind?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2014
#12703
in 2014
- 734
from 2004
Sources
Behind the Name, Gobind, April 2024
Wisdom Library, Govinda, Go-vinda, Govimda: 35 definitions, Sanskrit dictionary, August 2023
Behind the Name, Govinda, April 2024
Name Doctor, Gobind
Britannica, Guru Gobind Singh, Sikh Guru, April 2024
Britannica, sanctity of the cow, Hinduism, February 2018
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