Murari is one of the names of Lord Vishnu. Gopal is who tends the cows. This name appears as the 187th and the 539th name of Lord Vishnu in Vishnu Sahasranama. – sv. Hailed as Svayam Bhagvan or the Supreme God, the legends and myths related to him have been fascinating mankind for thousands of years. Govinda and Gopāla (Sanskrit: गोविन्द / गोविंद and गोपाल) (also known as Govind, Gobind and Gopal) are the names of Vishnu which mean Cowherd and Protector of Cows.These names are also popularly addressed to Krishna, referring to his youthful activity as a cowherd boy. As he was brought up as a cowherd by Nanda Maharaj and Yasoda Maa, he is called Gopal. So maybe you can add the others also to your question (Why are they named so?) Why don’t you accept him? Go means cows and Pal means who tends. Why is Krishna known as Govinda. Besides Sri Krishna, 3 other persons in Mahabharata are also called by the name Krishna (Arjuna, Draupadi and another one I don't remember). Since Krishna is one of the incarnations of Vishnu, he is also known as Murari. Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Avatars of Lord Vishnu. Why Krishna is Called Govind. Krsna is very fond of cows. Why is Lord Vishnu called 'Murari'?

That is why I call him The Cowherd.

Why Krishna is Called Govind The name Govind appears in the 187th and the 539th verses of Vishnu Sahasramanam Stotram. Everyone is looking for God, well here is the person God, Lord Krishna. (Reference ‘Courtesy of Bhagavad-Gita.ws’) Conclusion. The literal translation of this Sanskrit term means the lord of cows (Go – cows and Vind – Lord, leader or ruler). The name Govind appears in the 187th and the 539 th verses of Vishnu Sahasramanam Stotram. Lord Krishna is a special deity known to Hindus all across the world, and also to those from other faiths. Since you do not know anyone else with the details and proof just mentioned.

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