Gurnam
Gurnam is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “The Guru's name; the divine Name”.
| Meaning | The Guru's name; the divine Name |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਗੁਰਨਾਮ |
| Pronunciation | gur-NAAM |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Gurnam
Gurnam combines Gur, 'Guru', and nam, 'name'. In Sikh teaching Naam is the divine Name, and remembering it constantly is the path to liberation, so the name expresses devotion to God through the Guru. It is a classic name for Sikh men and is also given to women. Gurnam Singh, a notable chief minister of Punjab in the 1960s, bore it.
Is Gurnam a Sikh name?
Gurnam is a Sikh name reflecting naam simran, meditation on the divine Name; it is used with Singh or Kaur.
How popular is Gurnam?
Common among older Sikh generations.
Gifts with the name Gurnam
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Spellings and variants of Gurnam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gurnam mean?
Gurnam means 'The Guru's name; the divine Name'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Gurnam a Sikh name?
Gurnam is a Sikh name reflecting naam simran, meditation on the divine Name; it is used with Singh or Kaur.
How do you pronounce Gurnam?
Gurnam is pronounced gur-NAAM.
Is Gurnam a boy or girl name?
Gurnam is usually a boy name.