Gurbani
Gurbani is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “The Guru's word; sacred hymns”.
| Meaning | The Guru's word; sacred hymns |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ |
| Pronunciation | gur-BAA-nee |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Gurbani
Gurbani joins Gur, 'Guru', and bani, 'speech' or 'word', and is the term Sikhs use for the compositions of the Gurus and other saints collected in the Guru Granth Sahib. Reciting and singing Gurbani is at the heart of Sikh daily practice. As a given name it is used for girls, for example by the Indian television presenter Gurbani Judge.
Is Gurbani a Sikh name?
Gurbani is a deeply Sikh term for the sacred hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib; as a name it is used with Kaur.
How popular is Gurbani?
Used occasionally as a girls' name among Sikh families.
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Spellings and variants of Gurbani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gurbani mean?
Gurbani means 'The Guru's word; sacred hymns'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Gurbani a Sikh name?
Gurbani is a deeply Sikh term for the sacred hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib; as a name it is used with Kaur.
How do you pronounce Gurbani?
Gurbani is pronounced gur-BAA-nee.
Is Gurbani a boy or girl name?
Gurbani is usually a girl name.