Gauri

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Pronounced GOW-ree /ˈɡaʊ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit gauri, 'fair, bright, golden, radiant' — a name of the goddess ParvatiMedium

In 30 seconds: Fair and radiant: Gauri is Sanskrit for 'fair, bright, golden' — a name of Parvati. Devout, lyrical, and warm (said 'GOW-ree').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit gauri, 'fair, bright, golden, radiant' — a name of the goddess Parvati

U.S. rank (2024)#5660 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 579

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gauri comes from Sanskrit gauri, 'fair, bright, golden, radiant' — a cherished name of the goddess Parvati (the gentle consort of Shiva, the divine mother). A devout, lyrical, classic name across India (said 'GOW-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, fair-and-radiant at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Gauri means 'fair, bright, golden, radiant' in Sanskrit — a beloved name of the goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva — a devout, lyrical name (said 'GOW-ree', like 'gow' in 'cow').

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — gauri — etymology

Variations

GowriGaurika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gauri mean?

Gauri is Sanskrit for 'fair, bright, golden' — a name of the goddess Parvati.

How do you pronounce Gauri?

It's said GOW-ree /ˈɡaʊ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gauri a boy or girl name?

Gauri is a girl's name.

How popular is Gauri?

Gauri is a rare name in the U.S.