Saurav

Meaning of Saurav

Saurav is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “fragrance” or “essence,” valued in Hindu tradition for its cultural and spiritual resonance. Pronounced saw-RAHV (/sɔːrɑːv/) in Indian English, the name features a clear phonetic structure with minimal orthographic variation. In the United States, Saurav has appeared in the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 boys’ names since the mid-1990s, peaking at 18 occurrences (rank 834) in 2004 and maintaining a stable presence—typically six to eleven births per year with ranks between 871 and 922 from 2010 through 2019. This consistency, while never elevating it to the upper echelon of national popularity, underscores a steady preference among parents seeking a name that bridges South Asian heritage with a global outlook. Notably, figures such as former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly have reinforced the name’s professional and aspirational associations. Its modest frequency also spares parents the repeated spelling debates that often accompany more phonetically ambiguous names.

Pronunciation

Indian English

• Pronunced as saw-RAHV (/sɔːrɑːv/)

• Saurabh