The Guru's deputy or noble of the Guru
A compound name of Punjabi and Persian origins. 'Gur' refers to the Guru (spiritual teacher in Sikhism), and 'Nawab' is a title of nobility or a deputy governor. Together, it signifies someone who serves as a noble representative of the spiritual teacher.
About 21 boys were named Gurnawab in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).