Gauri

Meaning of Gauri

Derived from Sanskrit, Gauri translates as “fair” or “bright” and serves as an epithet of Parvati, the Hindu goddess of fertility, devotion and light. Pronounced gow-ree (/ɡaʊuˈri/) in Hindi and Marathi, the name carries classical resonance into contemporary Anglo-American naming choices. It first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980 and has since maintained a modest but steady presence: its highest annual count was 42 births in 2006, and in 2024 it recorded 22 births at rank 928. Hovering in the 700s to 900s for over four decades, Gauri appeals to parents seeking a name with mythic depth and understated distinctiveness rather than mainstream ubiquity.