Gurupriyā
Gurupriyā (गुरुप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is dear to the Guru”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gurupriyā (गुरुप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is dear to the Guru”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gurupriyā (गुरुप्रिया, IAST: Gurupriyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is dear to the Guru”. Formed from guru (the great teacher) and priyā (beloved), this name reveals the Goddess as the supreme object of devotion for all spiritual preceptors.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Gurupriyā unites guru, the weighty and illuminating teacher, with priyā, meaning beloved or cherished. The Goddess is celebrated as the one who is most dear to all gurus, signifying that true spiritual wisdom ultimately leads the teacher's heart to her. This name also suggests that she herself is the essence of all guruhood, the inner light that every teacher transmits.
As an epithet of Lalitā, Gurupriyā is honored in the Śrī Vidyā tradition where the guru-disciple lineage is paramount. Pronounced goo-roo-PREE-yaa.
Scriptural source
Gurupriyā appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Gurupriyā aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Gurupriyā — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is dear to the Guru
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gurupriyā mean?
Gurupriyā is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is dear to the Guru”.
Is Gurupriyā a boy or girl name?
Gurupriyā is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gurupriyā?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gurupriyā aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gurupriyā?
The Chaldean name number of Gurupriyā is 3.
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