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Gurnaaz

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How to Pronounce Gurnaaz

Pronounced goor-NAHZ /Ι‘urˈnΙ‘z/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus naaz (Persian), 'pride, grace, elegance' β€” 'the pride/grace of the Guru'Medium

In 30 seconds: The pride of the Guru: Gurnaaz is Punjabi for 'the grace/pride of the Guru'. Devout, lyrical, and warm (said 'goor-NAHZ').
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Persian
MeaningFrom Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus naaz (Persian), 'pride, grace, elegance' β€” 'the pride/grace of the Guru'
U.S. rank (2025)#5141 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 130
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202320142025

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

Gurnaaz comes from Punjabi gur, 'the Guru' (the revered spiritual teacher of Sikhism), plus naaz, from Persian, 'pride, grace, elegance, coquetry' β€” 'the pride/grace of the Guru'. A devout, lyrical Sikh girls' name (said 'goor-NAHZ'; nickname Naaz).

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh families. Rare, the-pride-of-the-Guru at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Gurnaaz joins Punjabi gur ('the Guru', the spiritual teacher) with naaz ('pride, grace, elegance', Persian) β€” 'the pride/grace of the Guru' β€” a devout, lyrical Sikh name (said 'goor-NAHZ').
Overall data confidence 68%
Punjabi references β€” Gurnaaz β€” etymology

Variations

GurnazGurleenGurnoor

Nicknames

Naaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurnaaz mean?

Gurnaaz is Punjabi for 'the pride/grace of the Guru' (gur, 'Guru', plus naaz, 'pride, grace').

How do you pronounce Gurnaaz?

It's said goor-NAHZ /Ι‘urˈnΙ‘z/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gurnaaz a boy or girl name?

Gurnaaz is a girl's name.

How popular is Gurnaaz?

Gurnaaz is a rare name in the U.S.

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