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GOPAL Name Meaning & Heritage Data

73rd

Most common name in India

15,94,726

People with this name currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Gopal, a name meaning "protector of cows" or "shepherd," has strong ties to Hindu mythology. Its connection to Krishna, a major god, is key. Krishnas role as a cowherd, protecting the milkmaids and upholding righteousness, is reflected in the names meaning. This association with Krishnas playful yet divine nature gives Gopal its enduring appeal. The name evokes peaceful countryside scenes and Krishnas grace.

This names origins arent linked to any specific flower, planet, color, tree, mountain, or river.

This names history is diverse, reflecting the many languages spoken by people with this name. In India, Hindi and its dialects are common, along with Sanskrit in some areas. Other Indian languages like Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, and Punjabi might also be connected, depending on family history and location. Outside India, English is a possibility due to easy pronunciation. Ultimately, the languages depend on family background and where they live.

Description:

the colors, the fun – it really captures Krishnas spirit. Radha and Krishnas story is a beautiful one, too.

Gopals name has many forms. You might see Gopala, Gopāl, or Gopi. Some nicknames connect to the names meaning (cowherd or protector of cows), but these arent really name changes, more like related nicknames. The exact variations depend on where someone is from and what language they speak.

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State-wise distribution of people with GOPAL name

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Bihar state distribution for GOPAL name

Bihar

76,942

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for GOPAL name

Uttar Pradesh

65,821

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GOPAL name

Madhya Pradesh

53,517

Maharashtra state distribution for GOPAL name

Maharashtra

48,903

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GOPAL name

Tamil Nadu

19,413

Punjab state distribution for GOPAL name

Punjab

15,469

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GOPAL name

Andhra Pradesh

15,154

Rajasthan state distribution for GOPAL name

Rajasthan

11,061

Jharkhand state distribution for GOPAL name

Jharkhand

9,718

Delhi state distribution for GOPAL name

Delhi

9,670

Category-wise distribution of people with GOPAL name

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People named GOPAL appear across 5 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this name is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for GOPAL name

1,98,327 (56%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GOPAL name

1,17,377 (33%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for GOPAL name

38,340 (11%)

Voters List

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for GOPAL name

218 (0.1%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for GOPAL name

130 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

GOPAL Popularity Trends

Decade-wise Name Count

67.66K150.84K234.02K317.21K400.39K1960197019801990200020102020187.27K255.73K372.66K245.41K218.50K95.38K97.21KCountYears

Name Popularity Rank (Decade-wise)

175696135174196019701980199020002010202034304893125136161RankYears
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