Boy • Modern Tamil
Govinda
கோவிந்தா
Signature Meaning
Govinda is a traditional Indian name often understood to mean “protector of cows” or “lord of the cows.” It is commonly used as a devotional epithet of Krishna in Hindu tradition, evoking pastoral care and divine guardianship. The name suggests warmth, strength, and a connection to rural and spiritual life.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernKoːʋInd̪Aː
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 27 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
G(3) + O(7) + V(6) + I(1) + N(5) + D(4) + A(1) = 27
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 36 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likegoh-veen-daa
Tamil syllablesகோ-வி-ந்-தா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.koːʋind̪aː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
GovindaaGoveendaGoveendaaGovindhaGovindhaaGoveendha