GirlSanskrit origin

Gauri: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means white or fair, an epithet of the goddess Parvati.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#7276
Peak
#3606 in 2005

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1979: #752819791980: #945819802000: #1223020002005: #360620052010: #548320102015: #681220152020: #72762020#1#12230

What Gauri Means

Gauri is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means white or fair, an epithet of the goddess Parvati.

How Popular Gauri Is

Gauri currently ranks #7276 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3606 in 2005. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Gauri

  • Gauri is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Gauri is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Gauri

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Gauri

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gauri.

Questions About Gauri

What does Gauri mean?

Gauri is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means white or fair, an epithet of the goddess Parvati.

How popular is Gauri?

Gauri currently ranks #7276 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3606 in 2005. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Gauri come from?

Gauri comes from Sanskrit roots. Gauri is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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