Gauri
Gauri (गौरी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The radiant, fair, luminous one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gauri (गौरी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The radiant, fair, luminous one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gauri (गौरी, IAST: gaurī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The radiant, fair, luminous one”. From gaura (fair, bright, golden), with the feminine suffix -ī, Gaurī names Vishnu in His aspect of luminous purity, declaring that the Lord Himself encompasses the brilliant quality attributed to the goddess Gaurī.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Gaurī is primarily known as an epithet of Pārvatī, the consort of Shiva, meaning 'the fair or golden goddess.' Its inclusion in the Vishnu Sahasranama reflects the Vedantic vision that the Supreme contains within Himself all divine attributes and forms, including those celebrated as feminine and belonging to other deities. This name thus points to Vishnu's all-encompassing, luminous nature that transcends sectarian boundaries.
As a given name, Gaurī is almost exclusively used for girls and would be inappropriate as a Hindu boy's name; it is included here for the integrity of the Sahasranama list. Pronounced GAU-ree, it is one of the most beloved goddess names in the Hindu tradition.
Scriptural source
Gauri appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Gauri aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Gauri — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The radiant, fair, luminous one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gauri mean?
Gauri is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The radiant, fair, luminous one”.
Is Gauri a boy or girl name?
Gauri is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gauri?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gauri aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gauri?
The Chaldean name number of Gauri is 4.
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