Saurav
Saurav is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Fragrance”.
| Meaning | Fragrance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | সৌরভ |
| Pronunciation | SHOW-rubh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Saurav
Saurav is the Bengali and eastern Indian form of Saurabh, from Sanskrit saurabha, 'fragrance'. The 'heavenly' in some name lists is an embellishment. The name is internationally known through Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, whose spelling Sourav is also common. It is popular in Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Nepal.
Is Saurav a Hindu name?
Saurav is a Sanskrit-derived word name used by Hindu families. It has no specific deity link and is valued for its pleasant meaning.
How popular is Saurav?
Common in eastern India and Nepal, particularly among men born from the 1980s on.
Gifts with the name Saurav
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Spellings and variants of Saurav
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saurav mean?
Saurav means 'Fragrance'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Saurav a Hindu name?
Saurav is a Sanskrit-derived word name used by Hindu families. It has no specific deity link and is valued for its pleasant meaning.
How do you pronounce Saurav?
Saurav is pronounced SHOW-rubh.
Is Saurav a boy or girl name?
Saurav is usually a boy name.