Indian name meaning
Gauri
♀ GirlGau·ri · 2 syllables
Fair; a name of Goddess Parvati
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Gowri
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| G | a | u | r | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Gauri carries the name number 4.
About the name Gauri
Gauri is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Fair; a name of Goddess Parvati.”
Spoken aloud it is Gau·ri — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Gowri; both spellings are the same name. Gauri turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gauri mean?
Gauri means “Fair; a name of Goddess Parvati.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Gauri a boy or a girl name?
Gauri is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Gauri?
Gauri is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Gauri?
Gauri has 2 syllables and is said as Gau·ri.
What are the other spellings of Gauri?
Gauri is also commonly spelled Gowri. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Gauri?
In the Chaldean system, Gauri has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Gauri a common name in India?
Gauri appears 11 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Gauri?
For a brother to Gauri, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Gagan, Gajanan, Ganesh or Tushar all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Gauri?
Pankhuri, Madhuri, Kasturi or Vetri share Gauri's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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