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GOPALA Name Meaning & Heritage Data

3,076th

Most common name in India

51,302

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 GOPALA name

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Rajasthan state distribution for GOPALA name

Rajasthan

17,433

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GOPALA name

Tamil Nadu

3,282

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GOPALA name

Andhra Pradesh

3,027

Karnataka state distribution for GOPALA name

Karnataka

2,060

Maharashtra state distribution for GOPALA name

Maharashtra

1,157

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GOPALA name

Madhya Pradesh

688

Gujarat state distribution for GOPALA name

Gujarat

592

Punjab state distribution for GOPALA name

Punjab

221

Telangana state distribution for GOPALA name

Telangana

195

Kerala state distribution for GOPALA name

Kerala

61

Category-wise distribution of people with GOPALA name

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People named GOPALA appear across 3 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.

Voters List category for GOPALA name

25,940 (81%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GOPALA name

3,525 (11%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for GOPALA name

2,617 (8%)

Food Distribution Records

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