Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Guru

“A spiritual teacher or guide”

About the name Guru

Meaning
A spiritual teacher or guide
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Name number
4

Numerology of Guru

Builder: steady, practical and dependable.

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

Nakshatra for Guru

Dhanishta

Naming syllable “Gu” · ruled by Mars

Pada 1234
Moon signKumbha (Aquarius)
DeityThe Vasus, gods of abundance
SymbolA drum

Ambitious, generous and rhythmic. Traditionally linked with music, energy and the drive to do well.

All Dhanishta names
Guru 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 Guru

What does the name Guru mean?

Guru means "A spiritual teacher or guide" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Guru a boy or a girl name?

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

Which nakshatra does the name Guru match?

The name Guru starts with the syllable "Gu", which is a naming syllable of Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Guru?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Guru adds up to 4. Builder: steady, practical and dependable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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