About the name Govind
Govinda is one of the thousand names of Vishnu and a favourite refrain in bhajans, so the word arrives already set to music for most Indian listeners. The Punjabi form Gobind carries into Sikh naming as well, giving this one root an unusually broad reach across communities.
Govind is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced goh-VIND. On the NameRarity scale it scores 88 out of 100, which places it in the very rare band — a genuinely uncommon pick — most people have never met anyone with this name. Its strongest period was the timeless.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Govind?
Govind currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 3 people per million carry it — about 1 in 333,333. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Govind
- Govind NihalaniIndian film director and cinematographer
Spellings and variants of Govind
Names similar to Govind
Gobind
GOH-bind
Protector of cows, an epithet of Krishna used in Gurbani for God
Gopal
goh-PAHL
Cowherd, protector of cows; a name of the young Krishna
Murari
moo-RAA-ree
Enemy of the demon Mura, an epithet of Krishna
Achyut
uh-CHOO-t
The infallible one, an epithet of Vishnu meaning never fallen
Avyaan
uv-YAHN
Flawless, without imperfection; an epithet of Vishnu
Brijesh
brih-JAYSH
Lord of Braj, a name for Krishna
Gaurang
GOW-rung
Fair-limbed, an epithet of Chaitanya
Jishnu
JISH-noo
Victorious; an epithet of Arjuna and of Vishnu
Govind — frequently asked questions
What does the name Govind mean?
Govind means "Finder of cows; an epithet of Krishna and Vishnu". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Govind?
Govind is pronounced goh-VIND, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Govind?
Govind scores 88 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very rare. Roughly 1 in every 333,333 people carry it — about 3 per million.
What is the numerology number for Govind?
Govind carries the expression number 8, known as The Powerhouse. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 2.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Govind?
The lucky number for Govind is 8 (with 17, 26, 35 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Midnight Navy. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Onyx.