Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ɡoː.ˈʋin̪.d̪ɐ/(Sanskrit)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "cow finder", derived from Sanskrit गो (go) meaning "cow" combined with विन्द (vinda) meaning "finding". This is an epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna.

Related Names

Rootsgo + vinda
VariantsGovind(Marathi) Govind(Malayalam) Govind(Kannada)
Other Languages & CulturesGobinda(Bengali) Gobind, Govind(Hindi) Gobind(Indian (Sikh))

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Entry updated December 1, 2024