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Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: A cow keeper, the cow finder

Gobind is a boy’s name of Sanskrit origin. Meaning “the cow finder” or “a cow keeper” and as a variant of Govind, this name is steeped in Sikh tradition. In old Sikhism, cows were seen as sacred as they are in Hinduism, making the cow finder/keeper role hugely important. This name, also belonging to a spiritual leader, warrior, and poet—Guru Gobind Singh—has made its way through history. Baby could be a natural-born leader, giving them a name that carries respect might be a perfect fit for the new influential figure entering your life.