What is the origin of the name Govinda?

Govinda is a name of Hindi origin.

How do you pronounce Govinda?

Govinda is pronounced goh-VIN-dah.

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Govinda

goh-VIN-dah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1991

First Recorded

1990

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hindi name meaning 'one who protects the cows' or 'cowherd', often associated with Lord Krishna.

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Govin Vin Vinda

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Govin Vin Vinda

Similar Names

Krishna Arjun Rohan Vikram

Personality Traits

ProtectiveKindSpiritualGentle

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