Gohar
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gohar
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Gohar is primarily used for girls, while in Pakistan it is often regarded as a male first name. Translated, it means 'the diamond', 'the gemstone', or 'the jewel'.
What does the name Gohar mean?
Gohar is primarily a female first name, though it is often considered male in Pakistan. The direct translation is 'the diamond', 'the gemstone', or 'the jewel'. Its roots lie in the Old Persian word gohar, gwhr, or jwạhr (گوهر), which means 'jewel', 'gemstone', 'essence', and 'jewel'. Alternative spellings include Kohar, Jawahir, Gawahir, Javohir, Johara, Cevahir, and Gauhar.
Where does the name Gohar come from?
Gohar is a first name for both women and men, originating from Old Persian and meaning 'the diamond'. The Old Persian word consists of gohar, gwhr, or jwạhr (گوهر) and stands for jewel, gemstone, essence, and jewel. The names are found in Arabic, Armenian, Kurdish, Persian, and Urdu languages.
How do you pronounce Gohar?
The pronunciation of Gohar is two syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Go-har' [goˈhaːʁ], with the 'Go' having a full, deep sound that conveys depth. The following 'h' provides a smooth transition to the emphasized final syllable. The elongated vowel before the final 'r' adds emphasis to the name. Thus, Gohar sounds powerful, dignified, and strong in character - calm at the beginning and striking at the end.
Popularity
In Germany, Gohar is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012, reaching 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Gohar has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,718th.
Nicknames & pet names
Gogi / Goharik / Gohi
Famous people
- Gohar Gasparyan (Armenian opera singer)
- Gohar Kheirandish (actress from India)
- Gohar Mamajiwala (Indian actress)
- Gohar Markosjan-Kasper (writer from Armenia)
- Gohar Rasheed (Pakistani actress)
- Gohar Zaman (Pakistani footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gohar
What is the origin of the name Gohar?
Gohar has its origins in Old Persian and is both a female and a male first name. The word consists of 'gohar' (گوهر) and means 'the diamond' or 'gemstone'.
What does the first name Gohar mean?
The meaning of Gohar is 'the diamond', 'the gemstone', or 'the jewel'. It is often used as a synonym for 'jewel' or 'essence'.
How popular is the name Gohar?
Gohar is primarily used in Pakistani and Persian-speaking cultures. While it is often considered a male first name in Pakistan, it is more commonly recognized as a female first name internationally.