Gopal

Gopal Meaning & Origin

About Gopal
The surname Gopal is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "gopala," which means "cowherd" or "protector of cows." It is a common surname among Hindus, particularly those belonging to the Yadav community. The name Gopal is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is depicted as a cowherd in Hindu mythology. The surname Gopal signifies a connection to the occupation of cowherding or a reverence for cows, which are considered sacred in Hinduism.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gopal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gopal: 1,212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21535
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gopal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gopal is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW2 P AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/ˌgoʊˈpɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gopal in Braille

Here's how to represent Gopal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gopal in braille

How to sign the name Gopal using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gopal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gopal in sign language

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