Govalan
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Govalan
Govalan is a Tamil name derived from "Goval" or "Gopal," which means "cowherd" or "one who tends cattle," with roots in Sanskrit गोपाल (gopāla).
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Etymology
Govalan is a Tamil name derived from "Goval" or "Gopal," which means "cowherd" or "one who tends cattle," with roots in Sanskrit गोपाल (gopāla). The name is primarily used in Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and carries religious significance as a reference to Krishna, who is revered as a divine cowherd in Hindu mythology.
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