Guru
Meaning of Guru
Guru is a male name with origins in the Indian subcontinent. It is pronounced as GOO-roo (/ˈɡuːruː/). The name Guru is also spelled as Gourav. In recent years, Guru has been gaining popularity in the United States, with 8 occurrences in 2015 and ranking at 8738. The name Guru is associated with wisdom, knowledge, and leadership. It is often used to signify a spiritual teacher or guide in Hinduism and Buddhism. With its unique sound and deep meaning, Guru is an excellent choice for parents looking for a name that carries cultural significance and strength.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as GOO-roo (/ˈɡuːruː/)
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Notable People Named Guru
| Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was a warrior, poet, and philosopher who became the leader of the Sikhs at a young age and faced significant personal tragedies during his lifetime. |
| Guru Nanak, also known as Baba Nanak, was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus, with his birth celebrated as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Katak Pooranmashi. |
| Keith Edward Elam, also known as Guru, was an American rapper, record producer, and actor, famous for being part of the hip hop duo Gang Starr with DJ Premier. |
| Paul Dudley Walden, also known as Guru Josh, was a Jèrriais musician prominent in the British post-acid house scene, famous for his hit debut single "Infinity". |
| K. Guru Gowrappan, the President of Viasat Inc., has held leadership positions at Yahoo, Apollo Global Management, Alibaba Group, Zynga, Overture, and Quixey. |
