Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is a joyful task, especially when exploring the rich cultural heritage of Nepali names. In this article, we present the most popular Nepali names for boys, offering a mix of timeless classics and modern favorites. Discover a name that reflects the beauty and tradition of Nepal for your little one.
100+ Most Popular Nepali Names for Boys
| No. | Name | Nepali Equivalent | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarav | आरव | Peaceful |
| 2 | Abhisek | अभिषेक | Coronation |
| 3 | Aayush | आयुष | Longevity |
| 4 | Aditya | आदित्य | Sun God |
| 5 | Akash | आकाश | Sky |
| 6 | Alok | आलोक | Light |
| 7 | Aman | अमन | Peace |
| 8 | Amit | अमित | Boundless |
| 9 | Anil | अनिल | Wind |
| 10 | Anish | अनिश | Supreme |
| 11 | Arjun | अर्जुन | White |
| 12 | Ashish | आशिष | Blessing |
| 13 | Binod | विनोद | Happiness |
| 14 | Biraj | विराज | Powerful |
| 15 | Deepak | दीपक | Lamp |
| 16 | Dinesh | दिनेश | Lord of the Day |
| 17 | Dipesh | दिपेश | Light |
| 18 | Gopal | गोपाल | Protector of Cows |
| 19 | Hari | हरी | God Vishnu |
| 20 | Keshav | केशव | Another name for Lord Krishna |
| 21 | Kiran | किरण | Ray of light |
| 22 | Krishna | कृष्ण | Dark as a cloud |
| 23 | Manish | मनिष | God of mind |
| 24 | Milan | मिलन | Union |
| 25 | Nabin | नविन | New |
| 26 | Nischal | निश्चल | Calm |
| 27 | Nitesh | नितेश | Lord of the day |
| 28 | Prabin | प्रविण | Expert |
| 29 | Pradeep | प्रदीप | Lamp |
| 30 | Prakash | प्रकाश | Light |
| 31 | Pramod | प्रमोद | Joy |
| 32 | Pratik | प्रतिक | Symbol |
| 33 | Prem | प्रेम | Love |
| 34 | Rajan | राजन | King |
| 35 | Rajesh | राजेश | Ruler of kings |
| 36 | Rakesh | राकेश | Lord of the night |
| 37 | Ram | राम | God Ram |
| 38 | Ramesh | रामेश | God Ram |
| 39 | Ranjit | रञ्जित | Victor in war |
| 40 | Rohan | रोहन | Ascending |
| 41 | Sachin | सचिन | Pure |
| 42 | Sagar | सागर | Sea |
| 43 | Sandeep | सन्दीप | Light of lamps |
| 44 | Sanjay | सञ्जय | Triumphant |
| 45 | Santosh | सन्तोष | Contentment |
| 46 | Saroj | सरोज | Lotus |
| 47 | Saurav | सौरव | Fragrance |
| 48 | Shiva | शिव | Auspicious |
| 49 | Suman | सुमन | Flower |
| 50 | Sunil | सुनिल | Dark blue |
| 51 | Suraj | सुरज | Sun |
| 52 | Sushil | सुशिल | Virtuous |
| 53 | Suvash | सुवास | Fragrance |
| 54 | Uttam | उत्तम | Best |
| 55 | Yuvraj | युवराज | Prince |
| 56 | Bibek | विवेक | Wisdom |
| 57 | Bikash | विकाश | Development |
| 58 | Bimal | विमल | Pure |
| 59 | Chirag | चिराग | Lamp |
| 60 | Devendra | देवेन्द्र | King of Gods |
| 61 | Devraj | देवराज | King of Gods |
| 62 | Dipak | दिपक | Lamp |
| 63 | Dhiraj | धिराज | Patience |
| 64 | Hriday | ह्रदय | Heart |
| 65 | Kamal | कमल | Lotus |
| 66 | Karan | करण | Son |
| 67 | Lokesh | लोकेश | Lord of the world |
| 68 | Madhav | माधव | Another name for Lord Krishna |
| 69 | Mahesh | महेश | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 70 | Mohan | मोहन | Attractive |
| 71 | Narayan | नारायण | Vishnu |
| 72 | Niraj | निराज | Lamp |
| 73 | Pawan | पवन | Wind |
| 74 | Pritam | प्रितम | beloved |
| 75 | Rajendra | राजेन्द्र | King of kings |
| 76 | Ravi | रवि | Sun |
| 77 | Rohit | रोहित | Red |
| 78 | Samir | समीर | Breeze |
| 79 | Shyam | श्याम | Dark |
| 80 | Sudeep | सुदीप | Bright |
| 81 | Suresh | सुरेश | Ruler of Gods |
| 82 | Surendra | सुरेन्द्र | Lord of the Gods |
| 83 | Tilak | तिलक | Auspicious mark |
| 84 | Ujjwal | उज्ज्वल | Bright |
| 85 | Upendra | उपेन्द्र | Lord Vishnu |
| 86 | Vikas | विकास | Development |
| 87 | Vishal | विशाल | Great |
| 88 | Yogesh | योगेश | God of Yoga |
| 89 | Yubaraj | युवराज | Prince |
| 90 | Adarsh | आदर्श | Ideal |
| 91 | Adhikar | अधिकार | Right |
| 92 | Akshay | अक्षय | Eternal |
| 93 | Ananda | आनन्द | Joy |
| 94 | Anup | अनुप | Incomparable |
| 95 | Arnav | अर्णव | Ocean |
| 96 | Bhaskar | भास्कर | Sun |
| 97 | Bibash | विवास | Confidence |
| 98 | Dayaram | दयाराम | Compassionate |
| 99 | Dipendra | दिपेन्द्र | King of light |
| 100 | Gaurav | गौरव | Pride |
| 101 | Hemant | हेमन्त | Winter |
| 102 | Ishwar | ईश्वर | God |
| 103 | Jagat | जगत | Universe |
| 104 | Jay | जय | Victory |
| 105 | Kabir | कबीर | Great |
| 106 | Kailash | कैलाश | Abode of Lord Shiva |
| 107 | Kamlesh | कमलेश | God of Lotus |
| 108 | Keshari | केशरी | Lion |
| 109 | Lokendra | लोकेन्द्र | Lord of the world |
| 110 | Mahendra | महेन्द्र | Great Indra |
| 111 | Manoj | मनोज | Cupid |
| 112 | Omkar | ॐकार | Om |
| 113 | Parth | पार्थ | Arjuna |
| 114 | Rishav | ऋषव | Morality |
| 115 | Roshan | रोशन | Bright |
| 116 | Sameer | समीर | Breeze |
Read more: Most Popular Nepali Names for Girls
In conclusion,
Selecting a name for your baby boy is a meaningful and personal journey. The most popular Nepali names for boys offer a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, deep meanings, and timeless appeal. Whether you choose a name that honors tradition or one that brings a modern twist, each name carries a unique story and significance. We hope this list has inspired you and brought you closer to finding the perfect name that resonates with your family’s values and dreams for your little one.
Hello! I’m Sophia Roberts, born in 1985 and working as a midwife. I also create unique and meaningful baby names, believing a name is a lifelong gift. I explore the details of letters, dates, cultures, and faiths to craft names that reflect a child’s potential and purpose, seeing them as a guide to their identity and aspirations.