Nepali boy name
Saurab name meaning
सौरभ
Say it: SAU-rabh/sʌurʌbʱ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #356
Meaning of Saurab
Fragrance, aroma; also celestial, divine; sweet scent.
नेपालीमा: सौरभ नामको अर्थ सुगन्ध वा मीठो बास्ना हुन्छ। यसले दिव्य वा स्वर्गीय भन्ने अर्थ पनि दिन्छ।
About the name Saurab
A sweet scent is the main image behind Saurab, which means fragrance or aroma and also carries the meanings “celestial” and “divine.” Its Sanskrit roots and flower and nature themes give it a gentle, pleasant feeling. The six-letter spelling is pronounced SAU-rabh, with a rounded opening and a firmer close. Saurab is less common among boy names in our sample, ranked #356. You might compare Saurav, Saurabh and Sourav to decide which related spelling feels most comfortable to use.
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Saurab at a glance
| Name | Saurab |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | सौरभ also सौरब, सौराब |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · स |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #356 among boy names (15 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 Saurab
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Anil♂अनिलWind, air
- Pawan♂पवनWind, breeze
- Bipin♂विपिनForest, grove
- Kamal♂कमलLotus flower
- Samir♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Basanta♂वसन्तSpring season
- Sameer♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Hemant♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Hemanta♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Madhu♂♀मधुHoney
Names that sound like Saurab
- Suraj♂सुरजThe sun
- Saugat♂सौगातGift, present
- Samrat♂सम्राटEmperor, supreme ruler
- Sarad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Saujan♂सौजनGood-natured, kind and courteous
- Saraf♂सराफHonour, nobility (Sharaf)
- Saras♂सरसSarus crane
- Shulab♂सुलभEasily available, accessible
- Sulab♂सुलभEasily available, accessible
- Sauhar♂सौहार
- Saurya♂शौर्यBravery, valour, heroism
- Suraz♂सुरजThe sun
Saurab in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐳𑑁𑐬𑐨 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒮𑒾𑒩𑒦 |
| Bengali | সৌরভ |
| Gujarati | સૌરભ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀲𑁅𑀭𑀪 |
| IAST romanization | saurabh |
FAQ about the name Saurab
What is the meaning of Saurab?
Saurab means: Fragrance, aroma; also celestial, divine; sweet scent. (नेपालीमा: सौरभ, सुगन्ध)
Is Saurab a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Saurab in Nepali?
Saurab is written सौरभ in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written सौरब or सौराब.
How do you pronounce Saurab?
Saurab is pronounced SAU-rabh (IPA: /sʌurʌbʱ/).
What is the origin of the name Saurab?
Saurab is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Saurab?
Saurab ranks #356 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Saurab?
Other spellings of Saurab: Saurav, Saurabh, Sourav, Surav, Shaurav, Shourav, Sauraab, Shaurab, Sourabh, Shaurabh.