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Gurnaz

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Pronounced GUR-nahz /ˈɡʊr.nɑz/Medium

Meaning: A Sikh Punjabi name from gur ('Guru; teacher') and naz ('pride; grace; delight'), giving 'pride or grace of the Guru.' A devotional name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Sikh name: Gurnaz means 'pride or grace of the Guru' (said 'GUR-nahz'). Meaningful and rare.
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningA Sikh Punjabi name from gur ('Guru; teacher') and naz ('pride; grace; delight'), giving 'pride or grace of the Guru.' A devotional name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#15718 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192025

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

Gurnaz comes from the Punjabi gur ('Guru; teacher') and naz ('pride; grace; delight'), meaning 'pride or grace of the Guru.' It is a Sikh name we note respectfully — graceful and rare in the U.S. (said 'GUR-nahz').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Sikh families. Rare, graceful, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Gurnaz joins the Punjabi gur ('Guru') and naz ('pride; grace; delight') — 'the grace of the Guru' — a devotional name we note respectfully (said 'GUR-nahz').
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References — Gurnaz — Sikh Punjabi; gur + naz; noted respectfully

Variations

GurnaazGurnaz KaurGunaz

Nicknames

GurNaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurnaz mean?

Gurnaz is a Sikh Punjabi name from gur ('Guru') and naz ('pride; grace'), meaning 'grace of the Guru.'

How do you pronounce Gurnaz?

It's said GUR-nahz /ˈɡʊr.nɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gurnaz a boy or girl name?

Gurnaz is a girl's name.

How popular is Gurnaz?

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

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