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Gurfateh

♂ Boy

Pronounced goor-FAH-tay /ɡurˈfɑ.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi gur, 'Guru', plus fateh, 'victory' — 'victory of/through the Guru'Medium

In 30 seconds: Victory of the Guru: Gurfateh joins gur, 'Guru', with fateh, 'victory' — a strong, devout Sikh name. Triumphant and faithful.
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Origin HighPunjabi
MeaningFrom Punjabi gur, 'Guru', plus fateh, 'victory' — 'victory of/through the Guru'
U.S. rank (2025)#4918 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320132025

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

Gurfateh joins Punjabi gur, 'Guru' (spiritual teacher), with fateh, 'victory' — 'victory of the Guru'. A strong, devout Sikh boys' name, it carries faith and triumph.

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

Did you know? 'Fateh' — victory — echoes the Sikh greeting 'Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh'; Gurfateh joins it with 'Guru' for a name of triumphant devotion.
Overall data confidence 80%
Punjabi/Sikh references — gur/fateh — element meanings

Variations

GurfatehGurfatehbir

Nicknames

GurFateh

Famous Bearers

  • ★Gurfateh Pirzada (2000-)
    Indian actor and model known for the web series Grahan and the film Finding Anamika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurfateh mean?

Gurfateh is Punjabi for 'victory of the Guru'.

How do you pronounce Gurfateh?

It's said goor-FAH-tay /ɡurˈfɑ.teɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gurfateh a boy or girl name?

Gurfateh is a boy's name.

How popular is Gurfateh?

Gurfateh is a rare name in the U.S.

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