Govinder
Punjabi · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Govinder
Govinder is a Punjabi name derived from Sanskrit "Govinda," combining "go" (cow) and "inda" (finder/protector), meaning "cowherd" or "one who protects cows"—a title traditionally associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu theology.
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Etymology
Govinder is a Punjabi name derived from Sanskrit "Govinda," combining "go" (cow) and "inda" (finder/protector), meaning "cowherd" or "one who protects cows"—a title traditionally associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu theology. The name is predominantly used in Sikhism and Hinduism, particularly among Punjabi communities, and holds religious significance in both faiths.
Govinder currently ranks #2,337 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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