Gaurav
Gaurav is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “pride, honor, dignity.” Gaurav means honor, dignity, and self-respect in Hindi, derived from the Sanskrit 'gaurava' (weightiness/gravity).
how do you pronounce Gaurav?
GOW-rahv
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what does Gaurav mean?
The name Gaurav means “pride, honor, dignity.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Gaurav means honor, dignity, and self-respect in Hindi, derived from the Sanskrit 'gaurava' (weightiness/gravity). The name embodies the Indian ideal of carrying oneself with dignity while bringing honor to one's family and community through noble conduct and achievement.
where does the name Gaurav come from?
Wikipedia confirms Gaurav is an Indian and Nepalese masculine given name that literally means "honor," "pride," or "respect"; the source gives no further linguistic derivation, such as a Sanskrit root.
who are famous people named Gaurav?
- Gaurav Gill (Indian rally racing champion)
- Gaurav Kapoor (Indian stand-up comedian)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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