Shining, white, or brilliant
Gowri is a Sanskrit name that serves as an epithet for the Hindu goddess Parvati. It signifies purity, light, and the golden-hued beauty of the goddess. In Indian culture, it is often associated with the harvest and fertility through the Gauri Festival.
Less common today
Gowri isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,463 in 2006.
Indian film producer and interior designer
Indian journalist and activist
Indian film director and screenwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
