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Gurshaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced gur-SHAHN /ɡʊrˈʃɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur (from Guru, the spiritual teacher) with shaan ('glory; majesty; splendor') — 'the glory of the Guru.' A name of devotion.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout Sikh name: Gurshaan means 'the Guru's glory' (said 'gur-SHAHN').
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningA Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur (from Guru, the spiritual teacher) with shaan ('glory; majesty; splendor') — 'the glory of the Guru.' A name of devotion.
U.S. rank (2023)#12868 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 207

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020052023

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

Gurshaan is a Sikh/Punjabi name, 'the Guru's glory; majesty,' built on the sacred Gur- (Guru) element. It reads devout and dignified, rare in the U.S. (said 'gur-SHAHN').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Sikh Punjabi families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Gurshaan joins Gur (from Guru) with shaan ('glory; majesty') — 'the glory of the Guru' — a name of devotion in Sikh families (said 'gur-SHAHN').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Gurshaan — Sikh/Punjabi; Gur (Guru) + shaan 'glory'

Variations

GurshanGursharanGurshaun

Nicknames

GurShaan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurshaan mean?

Gurshaan is a Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur (Guru) with shaan ('glory; majesty') — 'the Guru's glory.'

How do you pronounce Gurshaan?

It's said gur-SHAHN /ɡʊrˈʃɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Gurshaan a boy or girl name?

Gurshaan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gurshaan?

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

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