Cows are animals that exude so many positive traits, like strength as well as gentleness. In some parts of the world, cows are considered sacred. If you love cows, grew up with them, or you just want to imbue the values that cow imagery evokes, consider naming your child after this delightful animal.
Many cow-related names don’t literally mean the word “cow.” A name that comes very close, however, is Dhaenuka, which means “holy cow.” This name is perfect if you also want to add a layer of spirituality to your child’s name.
For the most part, names that have cow in the meaning tend to reference the way that someone interacts with cows. This can also serve as a way to encourage certain strengths in your child, like the name Gopala which means “cow protector.” That name shows a caring quality, which will help them in other ways as they grow up.
The name Ninsun means “lady of the wild cows,” which still references the way she interacts with cows, but there are different implications. A name like this is where the literal meaning and a more referential meaning combine, as it implies that she is just like the cows.
Whether you want to honor an animal that means a lot or you just think cows are cute, we’ve curated a list of striking names that pay homage to cows.
Aabheer
Meaning: Cow herd
Origin: Oriya
Gender: Boy
Aabher
Meaning: Cow herd
Origin: Oriya
Gender: Boy
Abheer
Meaning: Cow herd
Origin: Oriya
Gender: Boy
Abheeran
Meaning: Cow herd
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Audhumbla
Meaning: A giant cow that nursed Ymir
Origin: Norse
Gender: Girl
Audumla
Meaning: A giant cow that nursed Ymir
Origin: Norse
Gender: Girl
Bhadraa
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Birlie
Meaning: Cow pasture
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Birly
Meaning: Cow pasture
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Bofind
Meaning: White cow
Origin: Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Boine
Meaning: White cow
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Boyn
Meaning: White cow
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Boyne
Meaning: White cow
Origin: Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Dhaenuka
Meaning: Holy cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Dhavali
Meaning: White cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Dhawali
Meaning: White cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Dhena
Meaning: Milch cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Dhenu
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Gaavi
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Gavi
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Godharin
Meaning: One who keeps cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Gokarna
Meaning: Cow eared
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Gokarni
Meaning: Cow eared
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Golap
Meaning: Mooing of the cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Gonanda
Meaning: Son of a cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Gonath
Meaning: Lord of cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Gopabala
Meaning: Daughter of a cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Goputra
Meaning: Son of cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Kapila
Meaning: Sacred cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Komagal
Meaning: God`s cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Komatha
Meaning: God`s cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Kumudhni
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Leah
Meaning: Wild cow
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Maha
Meaning: Wild cow
Origin: Iranian
Gender: Girl
Meht Urt
Meaning: Represented by a cow
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Girl
Nandini
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Pakasansa
Meaning: God of cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Saurabheyi
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Shachee
Meaning: Holy`s cow name
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Tamba
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Tambika
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Tampa
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
Vachel
Meaning: Small cow
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Voistitoevitz
Meaning: White cow
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Vrisha
Meaning: Cow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
