Nepali boy name
Gaurav name meaning
गौरव
Say it: GAU-rab/ɡʌurʌb/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #93
Meaning of Gaurav
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 Gaurav
Gaurav brings pride, honour and dignity into a name, with the sense of being a source of glory for the family. That Sanskrit meaning gives it an upright, celebratory feeling. Said GAU-rab, the six-letter spelling has a rounded opening and firm close. It ranks ninety-third among boys in our sample, making it common. The finish is a favourite in modern names such as Aarav and Pranav; explore names ending in -av. Gaurab and Gaurabh are related spellings to weigh alongside it.
A favourite ending in modern names: Aarav, Pranav, Keshav, Madhav, Gaurav. More boy names ending in -av →
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Gaurav at a glance
| Name | Gaurav |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गौरव also गौराव, गुराव |
| 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 | #93 among boy names (74 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 Gaurav
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Gaurav
- Gaurav Pahari · b. 1990
Nepalese film actor; son of actor Tika Pahari
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 Gaurav
Gaurav in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑁𑐬𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒾𑒩𑒫 |
| Bengali | গৌরব |
| Gujarati | ગૌરવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁅𑀭𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | gaurav |
FAQ about the name Gaurav
What is the meaning of Gaurav?
Gaurav means: Pride, honour and dignity; a source of glory for the family. (नेपालीमा: गौरव)
Is Gaurav a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Gaurav in Nepali?
Gaurav is written गौरव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गौराव or गुराव.
How do you pronounce Gaurav?
Gaurav is pronounced GAU-rab (IPA: /ɡʌurʌb/).
What is the origin of the name Gaurav?
Gaurav is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gaurav?
Gaurav ranks #93 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Gaurav?
Notable people named Gaurav include Gaurav Pahari (Nepalese film actor; son of actor Tika Pahari).
What are other spellings of Gaurav?
Other spellings of Gaurav: Gaurab, Gaurabh.