Gowri
Meaning of Gowri
Gowri is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has its origins in India, particularly in the Tamil language. The name is pronounced as GOH-ree (/ˈgoʊri/) in Indian (Tamil) dialect. The name Gowri is also sometimes spelled as Gouri. In terms of popularity in the United States, Gowri has seen a steady but relatively low usage over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 10,000 to 15,000 in terms of occurrences, with the highest rank being 9th in 2010. Despite its lower usage, Gowri remains an enchanting choice for parents who seek a name that exudes grace and uniqueness.
Pronunciation
Indian (Tamil)
- Pronunced as GOH-ree (/ˈgoʊri/)
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Notable People Named Gowri
| Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi was the Regent of the Indian state of Travancore from 1815 to 1829, succeeding her sister Maharani Gowri Lakshmi Bayi before relinquishing her regency in favor of her nephew, Maharajah Swathi Thirunal. |
| Gowri Lakshmi Bayi - Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi was the only Queen of Travancore to have reigned in her own right before becoming a regent for her son. |
| Gowri Koneswaran is a queer Tamil-American poet, performing artist, teacher, and lawyer known for her immigrant background and being a Kundiman fellow. |
| Gowri Krishnan is a popular Indian television actress recognized for her prominent roles in Kana Kanmani and Pournami Thinkal. |
| Gowri Ishwaran is an Indian educationist, consultant, and advisor known for her work with the Shiv Nadar Foundation and as the founder principal of the Sanskriti School in New Delhi. |
| Gowri Munjal is an Indian actress and model known for her work in South Indian films, particularly for her role as Mahalakshmi Somaraju in the film Bunny. |
| Gowri Nandha is a versatile Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films, particularly recognized for her performance in the 2020 movie Ayyappanum Koshiyum. |
| Gowri Kirubanandan is a renowned Tamil writer recognized for her award-winning Telugu-Tamil translation works. |
| Ayilyam Thirunal Gowri Rukmini Bayi, also known as Attingal Elaya Thampuran, was the Junior Maharani of Travancore. |
