Gobika
Sanskrit/Tamil · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Gobika
Gobika is a Tamil feminine name derived from the Sanskrit root "go" (cow) and the Tamil suffix "-bika," meaning "small cow" or "cowherd girl," reflecting agricultural and pastoral heritage.
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Etymology
Gobika is a Tamil feminine name derived from the Sanskrit root "go" (cow) and the Tamil suffix "-bika," meaning "small cow" or "cowherd girl," reflecting agricultural and pastoral heritage. The name is primarily used in Tamil-speaking regions of South India and among Hindu communities, with historical connections to rural and agrarian societies where cattle-herding was a significant occupation.
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