Gurpal
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gurpal
The name 'Gurpal' means "protected by the Guru" or "cherished by the Guru," derived from the Sanskrit/Punjabi elements *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *pal* (protector, keeper).
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Etymology
The name 'Gurpal' means "protected by the Guru" or "cherished by the Guru," derived from the Sanskrit/Punjabi elements *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *pal* (protector, keeper). It is primarily used in Sikh and Punjabi Hindu cultures, with historical significance in Sikhism as a common name reflecting devotion to the Sikh Gurus.
Gurpal currently ranks #10,183 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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