Gurvinder
Punjabi · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Gurvinder
The name 'Gurvinder' means "one who is with the Guru" or "follower of the Guru," derived from the Sanskrit/Punjabi roots *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *vinder* (a variant of *vind*, meaning "to find" or "to be with").
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Etymology
The name 'Gurvinder' means "one who is with the Guru" or "follower of the Guru," derived from the Sanskrit/Punjabi roots *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *vinder* (a variant of *vind*, meaning "to find" or "to be with"). It is predominantly used in Sikh and Punjabi Hindu cultures, with historical significance in Sikhism where names beginning with "Gur" often honor the ten Gurus and their teachings.
Gurvinder currently ranks #10,995 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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