Gowri
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gowri
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Gowri is a female first name, known in both the Tamil form (கௌரி) and the Kannada variant (ಗೌರಿ) of Gauri. The name can be directly translated as 'the White'.
What does the name Gowri mean?
The name Gowri, a variant of Gauri, is prevalent in the Tamil and Kannada languages. It is derived from Sanskrit and literally means 'the White', which goes back to the Sanskrit root gaúrī (गौरी॑), meaning 'white'.
Where does the name Gowri come from?
Gowri is a female first name with origins in Sanskrit, meaning 'the White'.
How do you pronounce Gowri?
Gowri is pronounced approximately like 'Gau-ri'.
Popularity
In Germany, Gowri is a rare first name. It currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, it has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th.
Famous people
- Gowri Munjal (actress from India)
- Gowri Pandit (Pakistani actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gowri
Where does the name Gowri come from?
Gowri has its origins in Sanskrit and is common in the Indian languages Kannada and Tamil.
What does the name Gowri mean?
The name Gowri literally means 'the White' and is derived from the Sanskrit root gaúrī.
How popular is the name Gowri?
The name Gowri is very popular in certain regions of India, particularly in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.