ਕੁਲਵੀਰ

Kulvir

boyPunjabi (Sikh)Sikh

Kulvir is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Brave one of the family”.

MeaningBrave one of the family
GenderBoy
OriginPunjabi (Sikh)
Written asਕੁਲਵੀਰ
PronunciationKUL-veer
TraditionSikh
Used inIndia, Canada, United Kingdom

Meaning and origin of Kulvir

Kulvir is the same name as Kulbir in a different spelling, with vir (veer) the standard form of the Punjabi word for hero or brother. Kul means family or lineage, so the name means a hero who upholds his family's honour. Punjabi spellings vary between b and v because of how the sound is written in Gurmukhi and English.

Is Kulvir a Sikh name?

A Sikh name used with Singh for boys and occasionally Kaur for girls; it reflects the Sikh valuing of courage.

How popular is Kulvir?

Common among Sikh families.

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Spellings and variants of Kulvir

KulbirKulveer

Names similar to Kulvir

KulbirKuldeepJasvirGurvir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kulvir mean?

Kulvir means 'Brave one of the family'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.

Is Kulvir a Sikh name?

A Sikh name used with Singh for boys and occasionally Kaur for girls; it reflects the Sikh valuing of courage.

How do you pronounce Kulvir?

Kulvir is pronounced KUL-veer.

Is Kulvir a boy or girl name?

Kulvir is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.