Nepali unisex name
Gauri name meaning
गौरी
Say it: GAU-ri/ɡʌuri/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #13
Meaning of Gauri
Fair, white or radiant; a name of goddess Parvati.
नेपालीमा: गौरी संस्कृत नाम हो, जसको अर्थ गोरो, सेतो वा उज्यालो हुन्छ। यो देवी पार्वतीको एक नाम हो।
About the name Gauri
Radiance is part of Gauri’s appeal: it means fair, white or radiant and is a name of goddess Parvati. Its Sanskrit roots and goddess connection give it a bright, devotional feeling. Pronounced GAU-ri, the five-letter name has a strong opening and a light finish. Gauri is very common among unisex names in our sample, ranking 13th. Parents considering another spelling can look at Gauree. For related sounds, compare Giri or the rhyming Madhuri to see which rhythm feels right for your child.
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Gauri at a glance
| Name | Gauri |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | गौरी also गौरि, गोरी |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (61% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Parvati |
| Starts with | G · ग |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #13 among unisex names (18 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 Gauri
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Gauri
- Gauri Malla · b. 1987
actress
- Gauri Shankar Khadka
former Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal
- Gauri Kumari · b. 1972
Nepalese politician
- Gauri Narayan Shah Teli · b. 1945
Nepalese politician and Member of the Provincial Assembly of Province No. 2
- Gauri Pradhan · b. 1962
social activist
- Gauri Kumari Oli
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Gauri Shankar Chaudhary
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Names with a similar meaning
- Laxmi♂♀लक्ष्मीGoddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
- Durga♂♀दुर्गाThe invincible goddess Durga, slayer of demons and divine mother
- Ganga♂♀गंगाThe sacred river Ganges, personified as a goddess
- Ambika♀अम्बिकाMother
- Tara♂♀ताराStar
- Usha♀उषाDawn, daybreak
- Isha♀ईशाGoddess
- Saraswati♀सरस्वतीGoddess of knowledge, music, arts and wisdom
- Sita♂♀सीताFurrow
- Janaki♂♀जानकीDaughter of Janak
- Santoshi♀सन्तोषीContented one
- Shiwani♀शिवानीConsort of Shiva, Goddess Parvati
Names that sound like Gauri
Gauri in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐐𑑁𑐬𑐷 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒑𑒾𑒩𑒲 |
| Bengali | গৌরী |
| Gujarati | ગૌરી |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀕𑁅𑀭𑀻 |
| IAST romanization | gaurī |
FAQ about the name Gauri
What is the meaning of Gauri?
Gauri means: Fair, white or radiant; a name of goddess Parvati. (नेपालीमा: गौरी, पार्वती)
Is Gauri a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (61% boys in our data).
How do you write Gauri in Nepali?
Gauri is written गौरी in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written गौरि or गोरी.
How do you pronounce Gauri?
Gauri is pronounced GAU-ri (IPA: /ɡʌuri/).
What is the origin of the name Gauri?
Gauri is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Gauri?
Gauri ranks #13 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Gauri?
Notable people named Gauri include Gauri Malla (actress); Gauri Shankar Khadka (former Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal); Gauri Kumari (Nepalese politician).
What are other spellings of Gauri?
Other spellings of Gauri: Gauree.