Gosain

Gosain Meaning & Origin

About Gosain
The surname Gosain is derived from the Sanskrit word "guru" which means "teacher" or "spiritual guide." It is predominantly used by the Hindu Brahmin community in India, particularly by those who belong to the Goswami sect. The surname signifies a person who is considered to be a spiritual leader or a revered figure within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gosain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gosain: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gosain based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gosain is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW0 S EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/gosain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gosain in Braille

Here's how to represent Gosain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gosain in braille

How to sign the name Gosain using Sign Language

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

The name Gosain in sign language

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