What origin is the name Gaur?

Gaur comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Gaur?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Gaur — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Gaur?

Gaur starts with the syllable “Go” (गो), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 1, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Gaur

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gaur

Gaur

Boy

Indian

1 syllable

Gaur is an Indian boy's name meaning "Giving attention", Rashi Kumbh.

The meaning of Gaur is "Giving attention" — a boy name of Indian origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: shatabhisha (Go)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Giving attention

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Gaur

What does Gaur mean?

Gaur is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Giving attention".

How popular is Gaur?

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Sister names that go with Gaur

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Go (गो)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Go” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.