Boy • Modern Tamil
Gaurav
கௌரவ்
Signature Meaning
Gaurav is a common Indian masculine name meaning honor, respect, or pride. It conveys dignity and esteem and is often chosen to reflect integrity and strong character. The name derives from the Sanskrit word gaurava, which denotes honor or weighty importance.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Kauɾʋ/ Or /ɡAuɾʋ/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
G(3) + A(1) + U(6) + R(2) + A(1) + V(6) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 25 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeGOW-rav
Tamil syllablesகௌ-ர-வ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kauɾʋ/ or /ɡauɾʋ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
GaauraavGaooravGaaooraavGaurawGaauraawGaooraw