Gurvir
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gurvir
The name 'Gurvir' means "brave warrior of the Guru" or "hero of the spiritual teacher," derived from the Punjabi/Sanskrit elements *gur* (गुरु, "teacher, guide") and *vir* (वीर, "brave, hero").
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Etymology
The name 'Gurvir' means "brave warrior of the Guru" or "hero of the spiritual teacher," derived from the Punjabi/Sanskrit elements *gur* (गुरु, "teacher, guide") and *vir* (वीर, "brave, hero"). It is primarily used in Sikh and Punjabi Hindu cultures, with historical significance in Sikhism as a name reflecting devotion to the Sikh Gurus and the martial tradition of the Khalsa.
Gurvir currently ranks #9,198 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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