Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Saurav

Pronunciation /SAUR-av/

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“fragrance”

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The Leader
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundSa
Numerology1 · The Leader
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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S → Kanya (Virgo)
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Lucky gemstone: Emerald
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Meaning of Saurav

Saurav is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Fragrance, essence”.

Saurav's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Saurav at a Glance

Popularity
88/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
12/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Saurav is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Saurav Popularity Graph

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Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#50

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Saurav Name Profile

Meaningfragrance
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterS
Letters6
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score88/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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