What origin is the name Himal?

Himal comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Himal?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Himal — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Himal?

Himal starts with the syllable “Hi” (ही), which traditionally belongs to Punarvasu nakshatra, pada 4, in Kark rashi (Cancer). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Himal

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Himal

Himal

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Himal is an Indian boy's name meaning "Ice, Snow mountain", Rashi Kark.

The meaning of Himal is "Ice, Snow mountain" — a boy name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Kark
Nakshatra: punarvasu (Hi)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Ice, Snow mountain

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Himal

What does Himal mean?

Himal is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Ice, Snow mountain".

How popular is Himal?

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Sister names that go with Himal

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Hi (ही)
Rashi: Kark (Cancer)
Nakshatra: Punarvasu, pada 4
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Hi” suit babies born in Punarvasu nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Kark rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.