گوهر

Gohar

unisexPersianMuslim

Gohar is a Muslim unisex name of Persian origin, meaning “Jewel, pearl; essence”.

MeaningJewel, pearl; essence
GenderUnisex
OriginPersian
Written asگوهر
PronunciationGO-har
TraditionMuslim
Used inIran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India

Meaning and origin of Gohar

Gohar is a Persian word for a gem, and it can also mean the true essence or character of something. Arabic borrowed it as jawhar. Iranian and Afghan parents mostly give it to daughters. In Pakistan both boys and girls can carry it, sometimes in pairings like Gohar Ali or Gohar Sultana, and Urdu speakers more often spell it Gauhar.

Is Gohar a Muslim name?

Gohar is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, meaning jewel, and Muslim families have used it for a long time in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

How popular is Gohar?

Gohar is common in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, and Urdu speakers usually write Gauhar.

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Spellings and variants of Gohar

GauharGowharGuharJawhar

Names similar to Gohar

GauharGavharJawharDurdanaMarjan

More Muslim unisex names

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gohar mean?

Gohar means 'Jewel, pearl; essence'. It is of Persian origin.

Is Gohar a Muslim name?

Gohar is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, meaning jewel, and Muslim families have used it for a long time in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

How do you pronounce Gohar?

Gohar is pronounced GO-har.

Is Gohar a boy or girl name?

Gohar is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.