Govind
Meaning of Govind
Govind is a male name of Hindi origin. It is pronounced as go-vind (/ˈɡoʊvɪnd/) in Hindi. The name Govind is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. Krishna is also known by the name Govinda, which is a variation of Govind. The name has a rich cultural significance and carries connotations of divinity and spirituality. In terms of popularity, Govind has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States over the years. While it may not be widely used, its unique sound and meaningful origins make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinct and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as go-vind (/ˈɡoʊvɪnd/)
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Notable People Named Govind
| Govind Ballabh Pant was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and the first chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, known for his significant role in India's independence movement and later in the Indian government. |
| Govind P. Agrawal is an Indian American physicist, a distinguished professor of optics and physics, and a highly cited author in the fields of non-linear fiber optics, optical communications, and semiconductor lasers. |
| Govind Nihalani is a renowned Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his contributions to Hindi cinema, especially in the realm of parallel cinema, and has received numerous accolades including six National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. |
| Govind Padmasoorya, also known as GP, is an Indian television presenter and actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema and a few Telugu films. |
| Govind Purushottam Deshpande was a renowned Marathi playwright and academic hailing from Maharashtra, India. |
| Govind Ballal Deval (1855–1916) was a renowned Marathi playwright from Bombay Presidency, British India. |
| Govind Narayan Singh was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and as the Governor of Bihar. |
| Pandit Govind Malaviya was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, educationist, and politician. |
| Govind Singh is an academician and environmental activist based in Delhi, associated with the Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability at O. P. Jindal Global University and the Co-Founder and Director of Delhi Greens NGO. |
| Govind Vasantha is an Indian composer, singer, and violinist known for his work in Malayalam and Tamil films, and as a founding member of the band Thaikkudam Bridge. |
| Govind Nanda is an American tennis player with career-high singles and doubles rankings of 339 and 497, respectively. |
| Govind Swaminadhan was an Indian lawyer who served as the Advocate-General of Tamil Nadu from 1969 to 1976 and was president of the Madras Bar Association. |
| Govind Singh Thakur is an Indian politician who has served as a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and held various ministerial positions. |
| Govind Sawant, an Indian field hockey player born in Gujarat, achieved a silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. |
| Govind Raghuchandra Acharya is an Indian politician and former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly from the Poinguinim constituency. |
