Gourav
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gourav
Gourav is a Sanskrit name meaning "glory," "honor," or "dignity," derived from the Sanskrit root "gaurav" (गौरव).
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Etymology
Gourav is a Sanskrit name meaning "glory," "honor," or "dignity," derived from the Sanskrit root "gaurav" (गौरव). The name is primarily used in Hindi, Indian, and Hindu cultures, with widespread adoption across India and among Hindu and Indian diaspora communities, though it has no specific religious restriction.
Gourav currently ranks #4,527 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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