Gopala
pronounced /Go-pa-la/
Cow protector from Sanskrit गो (go) meaning cow and पाल (pala) meaning guard, protector. This is another name of the Hindu god Krishna. This name was also borne by the 8th-century founder of the Pala Empire.
About the name
Gopala is a traditional Hinduism boy name meaning 'Cow protector from Sanskrit गो (go) meaning cow and पाल (pala) meaning guard, protector. This is another name of the Hindu god Krishna. This name was also borne by the 8th-century founder of the Pala Empire'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gopala
- What is the meaning of the name Gopala?
- Gopala means "Cow protector from Sanskrit गो (go) meaning cow and पाल (pala) meaning guard, protector. This is another name of the Hindu god Krishna. This name was also borne by the 8th-century founder of the Pala Empire.". It is a traditional boy name of Hinduism origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Gopala?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Gopala is Kumbha.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Gopala?
- The Nakshatra for Gopala is Shatabhisha.
- How is Gopala written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): गोपल · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): ગોપલ
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