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Gauri
GOW-ree
Gauri (name) means a Hindu goddess, often identified with a fair or radiant form of the goddess Parvati.
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A Hindu goddess, often identified with a fair or radiant form of the goddess Parvati.
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A female first name taken from the Sanskrit word for this goddess.
How to use Gauri
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoth a Hindu goddess and, drawn from her name, a common Indian girl's name.
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Etymology
From the Sanskrit gaurī, literally "the fair/radiant one," a title of the goddess Parvati.
Rhymes for Gauri
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What does “Gauri” mean?
The word “Gauri” means a Hindu goddess, often identified with a fair or radiant form of the goddess Parvati. In plain terms, both a Hindu goddess and, drawn from her name, a common Indian girl's name.
How do you pronounce “Gauri”?
“Gauri” is pronounced GOW-ree (/ˈɡaʊɹi/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Gauri”?
“Gauri” is a name.
Where does the word “Gauri” come from?
The word “Gauri” comes from Sanskrit. From the Sanskrit gaurī, literally "the fair/radiant one," a title of the goddess Parvati.
How many meanings does “Gauri” have?
“Gauri” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Hindu goddess, often identified with a fair or radiant form of the goddess Parvati.
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