The baby name Gouri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GOW-ree (common, IPA: /ˈɡaʊri/); also heard as GOO-ree (IPA: /ˈɡuːri/) in some regions.
The baby name Gouri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GOW-ree (common, IPA: /ˈɡaʊri/); also heard as GOO-ree (IPA: /ˈɡuːri/) in some regions.
Gouri is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Gouri is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, from gaurī, the epithet of the goddess Parvati meaning “fair, radiant, golden.” Rooted in gaura, “pale/bright,” it carries associations of light, purity, and auspicious married life in Hindu tradition. The name appears throughout Puranic literature and temple hymns, and it remains common across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka as well as in the global South Asian diaspora.
Spellings vary by language: Gauri (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati), Gouri (Bengali, Odia), and Gowri (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil); related forms include Gaurika and the honorific Gauri Devi. Pronunciation is typically GOW-ree, though GO-ree is also heard. Cultural touchpoints include Gauri Puja and Hartalika Teej, festivals venerating Parvati’s marital devotion. Contemporary usage balances tradition and simplicity, making Gouri a timeless choice that honors divine feminine strength and luminous beauty.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #68 | 4 | 2,963 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #234 | 8 | 5,992 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #336 | 8 | 15,378 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #344 | 43 | 8,413 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #365 | 297 | 13,121 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #374 | 23 | 15,987 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #501 | 15 | 19,177 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #519 | 7 | 11,303 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #521 | 33 | 20,968 |
| LY | 0 | #525 | 11 | 12,703 | |
| BH | 0 | #539 | 15 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #601 | 5 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #696 | 12 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #713 | 16 | 11,684 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #751 | 19 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #857 | 25 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #893 | 109 | 16,750 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2015 | #919 | 5 | 9,502 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #922 | 14 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #956 | 39 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,062 | 31 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,106 | 23 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,128 | 49 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,538 | 77 | 28,008 |
Gouri is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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