Gender: Male
Origin: Hindu, Sanskrit
Meaning: Lord Krishna, Protector of Cows, Cow-herd, Krishna, Cowherd
Pronunciation: GO-pahl, /ˈɡoʊpɑːl/, G OW P AA L
Popularity Rank: #2,695
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'gopala' meaning 'cow herder' or 'protector of cows'. In Hinduism, Gopal is another name for the deity Krishna, who is often depicted as a cowherd.
The name Gopal is of Hindu, Sanskrit origin and means Lord Krishna, Protector of Cows, Cow-herd, Krishna, Cowherd, Cow herder or protector of cows. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gopal is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GO-pahl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡoʊpɑːl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G OW P AA L
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gopal is recorded 24,068 times globally, ranking it as the 2,695th most common name worldwide.
Gopal is most prevalent in India, with 8,028 occurrences, making it the 69th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Gopal is found among 1 in every 109 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #69 | 1 : 109 |
| Saudi Arabia | #691 | 1 : 607 |
| United Arab Emirates | #272 | 1 : 406 |
| Qatar | #93 | 1 : 293 |
| Kuwait | #193 | 1 : 433 |
| Oman | #370 | 1 : 474 |
| Malaysia | #1,336 | 1 : 1,948 |
| Bangladesh | #632 | 1 : 703 |
| United States of America | #4,598 | 1 : 3,213 |
| Singapore | #682 | 1 : 1,007 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gopal from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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