Gurjas
Indian subcontinent · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gurjas
The name 'Gurjas' means "lion of the Guru" or "brave follower of the Guru," combining the Punjabi/Sanskrit root *gur* (teacher, spiritual guide) with *jas* (glory, fame, or lion-like strength).
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Etymology
The name 'Gurjas' means "lion of the Guru" or "brave follower of the Guru," combining the Punjabi/Sanskrit root *gur* (teacher, spiritual guide) with *jas* (glory, fame, or lion-like strength). It is primarily used in Sikh culture and religion, often given to boys to honor the Sikh Gurus, with no notable historical figure widely recorded under this name.
Gurjas currently ranks #11,407 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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