Indian name meaning
Sourav
♂ BoySou·rav · 2 syllables
Fragrance; aroma
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Saurav
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | o | u | r | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
3 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Sourav carries the name number 7.
About the name Sourav
Sourav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Fragrance; aroma.”
Spoken aloud it is Sou·rav — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Saurav; both spellings are the same name. Sourav turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sourav mean?
Sourav means “Fragrance; aroma.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sourav a boy or a girl name?
Sourav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sourav?
Sourav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sourav?
Sourav has 2 syllables and is said as Sou·rav.
What are the other spellings of Sourav?
Sourav is also commonly spelled Saurav. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Sourav?
In the Chaldean system, Sourav has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Sourav a common name in India?
Sourav appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Sourav?
For a sister to Sourav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Madhavi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sourav?
Aarav, Gaurav, Nirav or Kairav share Sourav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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