👦 Guru — Name Meaning & Origin

Guru

“Teacher; Spiritual guide”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia
RashiKumbh (Aquarius)
NakshatraDhanishta (pada 3) · syllable “Gu”
Numerology22 — a master builder with big dreams (master number 22)
Letters4 · starts with G
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Guru?

Guru means "Teacher; Spiritual guide" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Guru a boy or girl name?

Guru is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Guru from?

Guru is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Guru?

By its first syllable "Gu", Guru belongs to Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi and Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Guru?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Guru adds up to 22, linked with being a master builder with big dreams (master number 22).

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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