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Gurleen

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Pronounced gur-LEEN /ɡʊrˈlin/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi — gur, 'the Guru; the spiritual teacher', + leen, 'absorbed in; immersed', hence 'absorbed in/devoted to the Guru'Low

In 30 seconds: Absorbed in the Guru; devoted: Gurleen is Punjabi. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'gur-LEEN').
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Origin LowPunjabi
MeaningFrom the Punjabi — gur, 'the Guru; the spiritual teacher', + leen, 'absorbed in; immersed', hence 'absorbed in/devoted to the Guru'
U.S. rank (2025)#10382 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019932025

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

Gurleen comes from the Punjabi — gur, 'the Guru; the spiritual teacher', + leen, 'absorbed in; immersed', hence 'absorbed in/devoted to the Guru'. A lyrical, classic name common in Sikh families (said 'gur-LEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi and Sikh families. Rare, devoted-to-the-Guru at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Gurleen joins the Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', and leen, 'absorbed in', hence 'absorbed in/devoted to the Guru' — a lyrical, classic Sikh name (said 'gur-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Gurleen — Punjabi etymology

Variations

GurleenGurlene

Nicknames

Guri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurleen mean?

Gurleen is Punjabi for 'absorbed in/devoted to the Guru' (gur, 'Guru', + leen, 'absorbed in').

How do you pronounce Gurleen?

It's said gur-LEEN /ɡʊrˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gurleen a boy or girl name?

Gurleen is a girl's name.

How popular is Gurleen?

Gurleen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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