One who is blessed by the Guru
Gurniwaz is a name of Punjabi origin, commonly used within the Sikh community. It combines 'Guru', referring to a spiritual teacher or the Divine, with 'Niwaz', which implies being blessed, cherished, or comforted. It conveys a sense of spiritual protection and divine grace.
Less common today
Gurniwaz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,699 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
