Gurudev
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Gurudev
Gurudev is a Sanskrit compound name meaning "divine teacher" or "god-like guru," derived from "guru" (teacher/master) and "dev" (god/divine).
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Etymology
Gurudev is a Sanskrit compound name meaning "divine teacher" or "god-like guru," derived from "guru" (teacher/master) and "dev" (god/divine). The name is primarily used in Hindu and yogic traditions, with notable historical association to spiritual leaders and gurus, particularly in India and among practitioners of yoga and Vedantic philosophy.
Gurudev currently ranks #3,407 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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