Meaning & Origin
The name Gokili is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Gaukari’, which means 'Cow protector'. The name is associated with the goddess Gau Mata or Kamadhenu, who represents the mother of all cows and is revered for her abundant nourishment and protection.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes nourishment, protection, and abundance.
Language details
गोकिली
गोकेश्वरी, गोविन्दका पत्नी (Goddess of Govinda)
गोकिली
गोविंदकी (Dear one of Govinda)
கோகிலி
கோவிழ்ந்தீர் (Beloved of Kovil)
గోకిలీ
గోపాళనేజే (Gopalanajini)
Gokili
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Cow Protector
Gokili
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Cow Protector
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
go-KEE-lee
/ɡoːkɪlɪ/
Lucky number
8
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Cowrie Shell
Cultural & Spiritual notes
In Hindu culture, the cow is considered a sacred animal, and protecting them is held in high regard. The name Gokili holds a symbolic significance of being a protector and cherisher of the sacred cows, in line with the cultural values and beliefs surrounding the animal in Hinduism.
Spiritually, the name Gokili is a reminder of the deep respect and reverence for the divine form of nature in the form of cows, symbolizing sustenance, nourishment, and protection. In this name, we make a conscious effort to embody the qualities of compassion and selflessness, caring for the needs of others, just as the cow provides life-sustaining milk for the young.
Historical references
Gokili was a renowned Jaina Tirthankara of the 22nd cycle, born in the Lunar dynasty in the city of Magadha, around 1300 BCE.
Approximately 1300 BCE
Gokili is also mentioned in the 12th-century Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where she is described as the wife of Bhishma Pitamaha and the mother of Vidura.
12th century CE
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