Nepali boy name
Gaurab name meaning
गौरव
Say it: GAU-rab/ɡʌurʌb/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #118
Meaning of Gaurab
Pride, honour and dignity; a source of glory for the family.
नेपालीमा: गौरव संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ गर्व, सम्मान र मर्यादा हुन्छ। यसले परिवारका लागि कीर्तिको स्रोत बन्ने व्यक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Gaurab
Gaurab brings together pride, honour and dignity, with the idea of being a source of glory for the family. Those meanings give this Sanskrit name a proud, affectionate feel. Say it GAU-rab, placing the emphasis at the beginning; its six letters give it a compact written form. It is common, ranking #118 among boy names in our sample. Parents who value a meaning centred on honour may want to compare Gaurav and Gaurabh as alternate spellings, with Saurab as a rhyming possibility.
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Gaurab at a glance
| Name | Gaurab |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गौरव also गौरब, गौराब |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #118 among boy names (61 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Gaurab
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Gaurab
- Gaurab Thakali
Nepalese artist
- Gaurab Barakoti · b. 2003
Nepali Digital Creator
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Pratap♂प्रतापGlory, majesty, valour
- Robin♂रोबिनBright fame (from Robert)
- Raushan♂रोशनBright, shining
- Mahima♂♀महिमाGreatness, glory and majesty
- Manita♂♀मनिताHonoured and respected (Manit/Manita)
- Mohammed♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Pratistha♂♀प्रतिष्ठाPrestige, honour, dignity
- Yash♂यशFame, glory, success
- Kirti♂♀कीर्तिFame, glory and renown
- Prasamsa♂♀प्रशंसाPraise, appreciation, admiration
Names that sound like Gaurab
Gaurab in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑁𑐬𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒾𑒩𑒫 |
| Bengali | গৌরব |
| Gujarati | ગૌરવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁅𑀭𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | gaurav |
FAQ about the name Gaurab
What is the meaning of Gaurab?
Gaurab means: Pride, honour and dignity; a source of glory for the family. (नेपालीमा: गौरव)
Is Gaurab a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Gaurab in Nepali?
Gaurab is written गौरव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गौरब or गौराब.
How do you pronounce Gaurab?
Gaurab is pronounced GAU-rab (IPA: /ɡʌurʌb/).
What is the origin of the name Gaurab?
Gaurab is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gaurab?
Gaurab ranks #118 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Gaurab?
Notable people named Gaurab include Gaurab Thakali (Nepalese artist); Gaurab Barakoti (Nepali Digital Creator).
What are other spellings of Gaurab?
Other spellings of Gaurab: Gaurav, Gaurabh.