The baby name Guru is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Goo-roo".
Guru is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "teacher" or "guide". In Hinduism, a guru is a spiritual teacher who guides their disciples towards enlightenment. The term has also been adopted by other religions and spiritual practices, such as Sikhism and Buddhism. The name Guru has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in India and other South Asian countries.
The history of the name Guru can be traced back to ancient India, where the concept of a guru was first introduced. The word guru is derived from the Sanskrit language, and has been used in Hinduism for thousands of years. In Hinduism, a guru is seen as a spiritual guide who helps their disciples to achieve self-realization and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The concept of a guru has also been adopted by other religions and spiritual practices, such as Sikhism and Buddhism.
The name Guru is typically used for boys, although it can also be used for girls. The pronunciation of Guru is "GOO-roo". The name is composed of two syllables, with the first syllable "gu" meaning darkness or ignorance, and the second syllable "ru" meaning light or knowledge. Together, the name Guru represents the idea of a teacher who helps to dispel ignorance and bring enlightenment to their students.
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Celebrities with the Name Guru
Guru Angad Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru, was an ardent disciple of Guru Nanak Dev and was chosen as his successor due to his loyalty, character, and wisdom. He was born into a prosperous Hindu family but found his calling in spirituality and devoted himself to serving Guru Nanak. He traveled to different places to spread the guru's teachings and continued the legacy of the first Sikh guru after his death. Guru Angad Dev is also credited with popularizing the modern version of the Gurmukhi script, which is used to write the Punjabi language. |
Guru Dutt Guru Dutt, born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone, was a celebrated Indian filmmaker best known for his classics 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'. He was a pioneer of contemporary film-making and introduced the use of close-up shots with a 100mm lens camera, now known as 'Guru Dutt Shots'. Although his films gained recognition much later, they have since acquired a cult following. His movies addressed various themes such as love, poverty, and social values, and he excelled in multiple roles such as director, writer, producer, and choreographer. Despite a difficult marriage and an untimely death at 39, he is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema. |
Guru Gobind Singh Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the ten Sikh Gurus, was a young boy of nine when he became the leader of the Sikhs after his father's execution by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Despite his young age, he fulfilled his responsibilities as the guru with great maturity and bravery. He motivated his followers to fight against religious persecution and tyranny, and is credited with founding the Khalsa and introducing the concept of the Five Ks to Sikhism. He dictated the Guru Granth Sahib and passed the mantle of the Guruship to the holy text at the time of his death. |
Guru Har Krishan Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru, became the youngest guru in Sikhism at the age of five after his father's death. Despite his young age, he was wise and mature, consoling his followers upon his father's death and carrying on the legacy of his predecessors. Known as the Bal Guru, he became popular among the masses and could explain passages from the Holy Granth. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb was initially disturbed by his growing popularity but was convinced of his holiness upon meeting him. Guru Har Krishan was a kind-hearted person who served smallpox patients during an epidemic, ultimately contracting the disease and dying at the age of eight. |
Guru Hargobind Guru Hargobind was the sixth Sikh guru and first to engage in warfare, organising the first Sikh army which gave the community a military identity. He chose to adorn himself with a sword rather than the Seli of Guru Nanak Dev, emphasising the need for martial arts training for the Sikhs. He led the community to several victories against the Mughal Emperor Jahangir's army, strengthening the Sikh community and establishing congregational prayers. He also sent his followers to distant places to spread the teachings of Sikhism. |
Guru Ram Das Guru Ram Das was the fourth Guru of Sikhism who played an essential role in the development of the religion. He planned and developed Ramdaspur, the city of Amritsar, which is considered the holiest city of the Sikhs. Born into a Sodhi Khatri family, he was raised in Lahore and was spiritually inclined from a young age. He became a disciple of Guru Amar Das and was highly dedicated to serving God and humanity. Guru Amar Das was so impressed by his devotion that he chose Jetha as his successor, who later became known as Guru Ram Das. |