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Gur

♂
goor'goor'1 syllable
🇮🇱Hebrew
Brave

MEANING

CubYoung lion

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew root 'gur', referring to a young lion or cub.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Jewish tradition, the lion is a symbol of strength and courage.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gur has been used in biblical contexts, often in reference to strength and youthful vigor.

🇮🇳Punjabi
Short

MEANING

GuruTeacher

ORIGIN

Punjabi

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit 'guru', meaning teacher or venerable.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Sikhism, 'Guru' refers to a spiritual teacher and is a highly respected title.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term has been used historically in various Indian cultures to denote teachers and spiritual guides.

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FAQs About Gur

The name Gur means "cub, young lion" in Hebrew, "guru, teacher" in Punjabi.
Gur has Hebrew and Punjabi origins. Derived from the Hebrew root 'gur', referring to a young lion or cub.
Gur is pronounced goor (goor). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Gur include Guri, Gura.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Gur include Aria, Lior, Maya, Ronan.
The most common spelling is Gur. Alternative spellings include Goer, Gurr.