Gaurava as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gaurava

What is the meaning of the name Gaurava ?

The baby name Gaurava is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced GOW-rah-vuh (approx.); IPA: /ɡaʊˈrɑːvə/.

Gaurava is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gaurava stems from Sanskrit gaurava (गौरव), meaning honor, dignity, prestige, and gravity - literally the “weight” of character. It derives from the Indo-Aryan root gur- “heavy,” the same source as guru, and thus carries connotations of importance and respectability. In classical usage the term also signified reverence owed to elders or teachers, and sometimes “pride” in a positive, self-respecting sense.

As a given name it is used across the Indian subcontinent, most often in Hindi- and Nepali-speaking communities, and is typically masculine though not strictly gendered in Sanskritic naming traditions. The most widespread variant is Gaurav; regional and orthographic forms include Gourav, Gourab (especially Bengali), and Gaurab, while Gauravi appears as a feminine counterpart. The name’s consistent appeal lies in its association with earned respect, moral gravitas, and social esteem, themes attested throughout Sanskrit literature and modern South Asian naming.

⚙ Gaurava is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 4 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 4 countries.