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Gursher

♂ Boy

Pronounced GUR-shair /ˈɡʊr.ʃɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi/Sikh Gursher, 'the Guru's lion' (Gur, 'Guru', + sher, 'lion'); a Sikh sacred name evoking courage; we note the sacred rootLow

In 30 seconds: The Guru's lion: Gursher is a Sikh name. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'GUR-shair'). We note the sacred root.

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Origin LowPunjabi, Sikh

MeaningFrom the Punjabi/Sikh Gursher, 'the Guru's lion' (Gur, 'Guru', + sher, 'lion'); a Sikh sacred name evoking courage; we note the sacred root

U.S. rank (2024)#10218

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Gursher comes from the Punjabi/Sikh Gursher, 'the Guru's lion' (Gur, 'Guru', + sher, 'lion'); a Sikh sacred name (we note the sacred root). A bold name (said 'GUR-shair').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Sikh families. Rare, the-Guru's-lion at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Gursher is 'the Guru's lion' in Punjabi (Gur, 'Guru', + sher, 'lion') — a Sikh sacred name evoking courage — a bold choice (we note the sacred root; said 'GUR-shair').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Gursher — Punjabi/Sikh; the Guru's lion

Variations

Gursheer

Nicknames

Sher

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gursher mean?

Gursher is Punjabi/Sikh for 'the Guru's lion' (Gur, 'Guru', + sher, 'lion'). We note the sacred root.

How do you pronounce Gursher?

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

Is Gursher a boy or girl name?

Gursher is a boy's name.

How popular is Gursher?

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