Guru
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Guru
The given name 'Guru' means "teacher," "master," or "guide," deriving from the Sanskrit root *gur* ("heavy, weighty," implying spiritual authority).
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Etymology
The given name 'Guru' means "teacher," "master," or "guide," deriving from the Sanskrit root *gur* ("heavy, weighty," implying spiritual authority). It is primarily used in Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist cultures, notably as a title for spiritual leaders like the ten Sikh Gurus and Hindu sages such as Adi Shankaracharya.
Guru currently ranks #9,034 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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