Names Gouri

Gouri

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Gouri is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gauri' which means "fair complexioned" or "golden-hued". Gouri is also another name for Goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.
Popularity
Gouri is not a very common name outside of India, but it is gaining popularity in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. It is ranked 8794th in popularity among baby girl names in the United States.

cartoon of the name Gouri
Cartoon of Gouri

Gouri Name meanings & History

The name Gouri is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gauri' which means "fair complexioned" or "golden-hued". Gouri is also another name for Goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The name Gouri is most commonly used in Hindu families and communities. It is often given to baby girls born in the month of Shravan, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Gouri.

Zodiac Sign of Gouri: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gouri:

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious

U: Undermining,Understanding,Universality,Utopia,Unity

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

Gouri is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Serious name

Famous People

While not a common name in Western countries, there are several notable people in India with the name Gouri. These include Gouri Dutt, a Bengali writer, and Gouri Deshpande, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer.

Related Names to Gouri

Similar names to Gouri include Gauri, Gowri, and Gowarikar.

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