Gauri
Gauri is a girls' name of Sanskrit origin meaning “white, golden, brilliant, Parvati.” Gauri means golden or brilliant and is an epithet of the goddess Parvati in her fair, radiant aspect before her ascetic…
how do you pronounce Gauri?
GOW-ree
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what does Gauri mean?
The name Gauri means “white, golden, brilliant, Parvati.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.
Gauri means golden or brilliant and is an epithet of the goddess Parvati in her fair, radiant aspect before her ascetic practice darkened her skin. Gauri Puja is celebrated during Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring Parvati as the divine mother. The name embodies luminous beauty and devoted femininity.
where does the name Gauri come from?
Wikipedia confirms Gauri is an Indian given name derived from the Sanskrit गौरी, used as an epithet of the goddess Parvati, specifically in her Mahagauri manifestation. The source does not spell out a literal translation, so the "white, golden, brilliant" gloss given elsewhere is not independently confirmed here.
who are famous people named Gauri?
- Gauri Khan (Indian interior designer and film producer, wife of Shah Rukh Khan)
- Gauri Lankesh (Indian journalist and activist)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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