Gauri

Gauri Meaning & Origin

About Gauri
The name "Gauri" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name in India. It is derived from the word "gaur" which means "white" or "fair." In Hindu mythology, Gauri is another name for the goddess Parvati, who is the consort of Lord Shiva. Gauri symbolizes purity, beauty, and grace, and is often associated with fertility and motherhood. The name Gauri is also used to represent the color white, and it is considered auspicious and divine in Hindu culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gauri are female.

Gauri Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 216.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/gauri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gauri in Braille

Here's how to represent Gauri in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gauri in braille

How to Spell the Name Gauri in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gauri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gauri in sign language

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