Guria as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Guria

What is the meaning of the name Guria ?

The baby name Guria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced goo-REE-ə (IPA: /ɡuːˈriːə/ or /ɡʊˈriə/).

Guria is Georgian, Indian, Sanskrit, Slavic in Origin.

Guria is a feminine given name in South Asia, deriving from the Hindi-Urdu word gudiya, meaning “doll,” an affectionate nickname for a cherished girl that has often become a formal first name since the mid-20th century. The sense evokes sweetness and endearment, and the name is common in North Indian, Pakistani, and Nepali communities and their diasporas.

Latin-script spellings vary: Gudiya, Gudia, Guriya, and Guria all reflect the same source; Guddi appears as a related pet form. In a distinct tradition, Guria can also transliterate Syriac Gurya (Greek Gurias), the name of a 4th-century Christian martyr from Edessa - there a masculine name. The word further resonates with Guria, the western Georgian province, sometimes prompting toponymic use. Across these strands, the prevailing modern meaning attached to Guria in South Asian usage remains “little doll/precious child,” making it a warm, affectionate choice.