Gaukhar means “gem, pearl”. It probably comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Gaukhar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Gaukhar mean?
Literal meaning
Gaukhar (Гауһар) is a Kazakh girl's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Gaukhar in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Gaukhar mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Гауһар, Гаухар, Gawhar (Wiktionary romanization), Gaukhar (common romanization) and Гаухар. Here it is glossed as “jewel, diamond”. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,2]
What does Gaukhar mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Гәүһәр and Gaukhar (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gem, pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Gaukhar mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Гәүһәр and Gaukhar (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gem, pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gaukhar come from?
Classical Persian, borrowing. From Classical Persian گَوهَر (gawhar).[1]Likely
Which languages use the name Gaukhar?
Gaukhar is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Classical Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Gaukhar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ГауһарCyrillic ГаухарCyrillic ГаухарCyrillic, variant | Girl | “jewel, diamond” | Documented[1,2] |
| Tatar | ГәүһәрCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “gem, pearl” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ГәүһәрCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “gem, pearl” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Gaukhar
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Гауһар[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Gaukhar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Gaukhar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Gaukhar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Гаухар[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Гаухар[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Гаухар[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Gawhar[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Gaukhar | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Гаухар[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Гәүһәр | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Gaukhar | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Гәүһәр | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Gaukhar | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Gaukhar
Sibling names for Gaukhar
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gaukhar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkmarzhanGirl“white pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- FaridaGirl“unique, precious”same language (kazakh, tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DinarBoy“name of a gold coin”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EnzheGirl“pearl”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AizereGirl“moon gold”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DurdanaGirl“pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KumissaiGirl“silver moon”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Gaukhar
What does the name Gaukhar mean?
Gaukhar means “gem, pearl”. It probably comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Gaukhar a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaukhar is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Gaukhar come from?
Gaukhar is of Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gaukhar?
Gaukhar is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Gaukhar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Гауһар (Cyrillic), Gaukhar (Latin), Гаухар (Cyrillic), Гәүһәр (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Gaukhar have?
Gaukhar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Гауһар”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 82817440. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; etymology: From Classical Persian گَوهَر (gawhar).; Kazakh given-name entry Гауһар (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Гауһар; spelling Gaukhar recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; KazPER English spelling Gaukhar (+3 more)
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