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Golden Mountaineer
Pronunciation: ga-oo-ree-shan-kar
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Gaurishankar is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Golden Mountaineer". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ga-oo-ree-shan-kar. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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गौरिशंकर
God Shankara, Lord Shiva
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ga-oo-ree-shan-kar
IPA
/ɡaʊrɪʃaŋkɑr/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rudraksha
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Gaurishankar is a name of Shiva, referring to the peak of Mount Kailash in Tibet. The name is a combination of 'Gauri' (Parvati, Shiva's consort) and 'Shankar' (Shiva). This name has been in use since ancient times and holds significant importance in Hindu mythology.
Ancient
The name 'Gaurishankar' gained prominence during the British colonial period when the British established a trade route between India and Tibet. The mountain peak was a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists alike, and the British recognized its importance. A temple was built at the base of the mountain, which was named 'Gaurishankar Temple'.
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Translations
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गौरिशंकर
God Shankara, Lord Shiva
गौरिशंकर
शिव
கௌரிஷங்கர்
గౌరిశంఖర్
Gaurishankar
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Golden Mountaineer
Gaurishankar
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Golden Mountaineer
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