Indian name meaning
Gaurav
♂ BoyGau·rav · 2 syllables
Pride; honour
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| G | a | u | r | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
3 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Gaurav carries the name number 1.
About the name Gaurav
Gaurav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Pride; honour.”
Spoken aloud it is Gau·rav — 2 syllables. Gaurav appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaurav mean?
Gaurav means “Pride; honour.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Gaurav a boy or a girl name?
Gaurav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Gaurav?
Gaurav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Gaurav?
Gaurav has 2 syllables and is said as Gau·rav.
What is the numerology number of the name Gaurav?
In the Chaldean system, Gaurav has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Gaurav a common name in India?
Gaurav appears 60 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Gaurav?
For a sister to Gaurav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ganga, Gargi, Gauri or Kamakshi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Gaurav?
Aarav, Sourav, Nirav or Kairav share Gaurav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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