Gauriगौरी
Gaurī · traditionally used for girls
“The fair one; Pārvatī”
Brilliant goddess; Śiva's wife Pārvatī (the fair-complexioned).
Starting sound and where it falls
Gauri begins with Gau — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Gau open Shatabhisha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes Parvati, Shiva's radiant consort, a symbol of devotion and strength.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Gauri mean?
Gauri (Gaurī) is attested as “The fair one; Pārvatī.” Brilliant goddess; Śiva's wife Pārvatī (the fair-complexioned).
Which nakshatra sound does Gauri fit?
Gauri begins with the sound Gau, which opens Shatabhisha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Gauri a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Gauri is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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