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Gurmehar

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Pronounced goor-MEH-har /ɡurˈmɛ.hɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus mehar, 'grace; mercy; kindness' (Persian); 'the Guru's grace'; we note the sacred GuruLow

In 30 seconds: The Guru's grace; the kindness of the Guru: Gurmehar is Punjabi/Sikh. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'goor-MEH-har').
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Origin LowPunjabi
MeaningFrom Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus mehar, 'grace; mercy; kindness' (Persian); 'the Guru's grace'; we note the sacred Guru
U.S. rank (2024)#7019 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182024

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

Gurmehar comes from Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus mehar, 'grace; mercy; kindness' (Persian) — 'the Guru's grace' (we note the sacred Guru). A lyrical, devout Sikh name, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'goor-MEH-har'; nickname Mehar).

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

Did you know? Gur means 'the Guru' and mehar 'grace; mercy; kindness' — Gurmehar means 'the Guru's grace' — a lyrical, devout Sikh name (we note the sacred Guru; said 'goor-MEH-har').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Gurmehar — sacred Guru noted

Variations

GurmehrGurmihar

Nicknames

Mehar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurmehar mean?

Gurmehar is Punjabi for 'the Guru's grace; the kindness of the Guru'. We note the sacred Guru.

How do you pronounce Gurmehar?

It's said goor-MEH-har /ɡurˈmɛ.hɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gurmehar a boy or girl name?

Gurmehar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Gurmehar?

Gurmehar is a rare name in the U.S.

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