Boy • Modern Tamil
Gopalan
கோபாலன்
Signature Meaning
Gopalan (கோபாலன்) is a traditional Tamil name meaning 'cow protector' or 'herdsman.' It comes from Sanskrit elements for 'cow' (go) and 'caretaker' (pālan) and is often used as an epithet of Lord Krishna. The name evokes guardianship, care, and humble service. It is commonly used in South India with devotional and cultural associations.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KoːPaːLan/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 28 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
G(3) + O(7) + P(8) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 28
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 30 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKOH-paa-lun
Tamil syllablesகோ-பா-ல-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./koːpaːlan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
GopaalaanGopazhanGopaazhaan