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Gurbani

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Gurbani Pronunciation

Gurbani is pronounced goor-BAH-nee /ɡurˈbɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus bani, 'word; utterance'; 'the Guru's word' — the sacred hymns/scripture of the Sikh Gurus; we note the sacred scriptureLow

In 30 seconds: The Guru's word; the sacred hymns: Gurbani is Punjabi/Sikh. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'goor-BAH-nee').

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Origin LowPunjabi

MeaningFrom Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus bani, 'word; utterance'; 'the Guru's word' — the sacred hymns/scripture of the Sikh Gurus; we note the sacred scripture

U.S. rank (2024)#7018 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Gurbani comes from Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus bani, 'word; utterance' — 'the Guru's word' — the revered hymns and scripture of the Sikh Gurus, recited in worship (we note the sacred scripture). A lyrical, devout Sikh name (said 'goor-BAH-nee'; nickname Bani).

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh-Punjabi families. Rare, the-Guru's-word at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Gur means 'the Guru' and bani 'word; utterance' in Punjabi — Gurbani means 'the Guru's word', the sacred hymns of the Sikh Gurus — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred scripture; said 'goor-BAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Gurbani — sacred scripture noted

Variations

Gurbaani

Nicknames

Bani

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Punjabi Sikh

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Gurbani?

Gurbani is pronounced goor-BAH-nee (/ɡurˈbɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Gurbani said aloud.

How do you say Gurbani?

Gurbani is said goor-BAH-nee (/ɡurˈbɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Gurbani said aloud.

What does the name Gurbani mean?

Gurbani is Punjabi for 'the Guru's word' — the sacred hymns of the Sikh Gurus. We note the sacred scripture.

Is Gurbani a boy or girl name?

Gurbani is a girl's name.

How popular is Gurbani?

Gurbani is a rare name in the U.S.