Gurinder
Gurinder is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Lord Guru; the Guru as supreme”.
| Meaning | Lord Guru; the Guru as supreme |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਗੁਰਿੰਦਰ |
| Pronunciation | gur-IN-der |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Gurinder
Gurinder combines Gur, 'Guru', with inder, from Indra, the Vedic king of the gods, used in Punjabi names to mean 'lord' or 'chief'. Together it suggests 'the Guru who is lord'. It is used for both boys and girls; the film director Gurinder Chadha, known for Bend It Like Beckham, is a woman. Names ending in -inder, such as Harinder and Jasvinder, follow the same pattern.
Is Gurinder a Sikh name?
Gurinder is a Sikh name, given to boys with Singh and girls with Kaur.
How popular is Gurinder?
A common Sikh name in Punjab and the diaspora, especially for people born before 2000.
Gifts with the name Gurinder
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Spellings and variants of Gurinder
Names similar to Gurinder
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gurinder mean?
Gurinder means 'Lord Guru; the Guru as supreme'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Gurinder a Sikh name?
Gurinder is a Sikh name, given to boys with Singh and girls with Kaur.
How do you pronounce Gurinder?
Gurinder is pronounced gur-IN-der.
Is Gurinder a boy or girl name?
Gurinder is usually a boy name.