The baby name Gurleen is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced gur-LEEN.
The baby name Gurleen is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced gur-LEEN.
Gurleen is Punjabi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Gurleen is a Punjabi Sikh feminine name, written in Gurmukhi as ਗੁਰਲੀਨ. It is a transparent compound of gur, the Punjabi form used in Sikh vocabulary for the Guru, sacred teaching, or divine wisdom, and leen, from Sanskrit līna, absorbed, dissolved, or immersed. Older etymological forms are Sanskrit guru, teacher or spiritual guide, and līna, a participial adjective from the root lī, to cling, dissolve, or be absorbed. Literally, Gurleen signifies absorbed in the Guru.
The name belongs to the Sikh naming repertoire of Punjab, where Gur- compounds are common and often paired with Kaur for girls. Its use is chiefly modern rather than a medieval personal-name survival, with bearers in Sikh communities in India, Britain, Canada, and the United States. U.S. birth records show Gurleen mainly from the 1990s, with its strongest use in the 2000s and early 2010s. Public bearers include actress Gurleen Chopra and pageant titleholder Gurleen Grewal.
| Gurleen Chopra Gurleen Chopra is an Indian actress known for her work in Punjabi and Hindi films. She gained popularity with movies like 'Baghi' and 'Ajj De Ranjhe'. Born in 1990, she has been active in the film industry since her teenage years. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2017 | #173 | 2 | 1,647 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #271 | 15 | 2,795 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #416 | 9 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #538 | 16 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #577 | 10 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #599 | 33 | 13,121 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 7 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,403 | 44 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,462 | 10 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Gurleen is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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