Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Gaurav

“Honor or pride”

About the name Gaurav

Meaning
Honor or pride
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Name number
7

Numerology of Gaurav

Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Gaurav

Shatabhisha

Naming syllable “Go” · ruled by Rahu

Pada 1234
Moon signKumbha (Aquarius)
DeityVaruna, lord of the waters
SymbolAn empty circle of a hundred stars

Independent, thoughtful and private. Described as a "hundred healers", with a talent for research and healing.

All Shatabhisha names
Gaurav starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Gaurav

What does the name Gaurav mean?

Gaurav means "Honor or pride" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Gaurav a boy or a girl name?

Gaurav is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Gaurav match?

The name Gaurav starts with the syllable "Go", which is a naming syllable of Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Gaurav?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Gaurav adds up to 7. Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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