Gavhar means “jewel, pearl”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uzbek.
- Gavhar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Gavhar mean?
Literal meaning
Gavhar is a girl's name used in Uzbek. It means “jewel, pearl”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Gavhar in Uzbek
What does Gavhar mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Gavhar and Гавҳар (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “jewel, pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Gavhar come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gavhar a Uzbek name?
Yes. Gavhar is documented as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Gavhar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | GavharLatin | Girl | same as above: “jewel, pearl” | Documented[1] |
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 Gavhar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavhar | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Гавҳар | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Gavhar
Sibling names for Gavhar
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gavhar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OlmosUnisex“diamond”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- JavohirBoy“jewels”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZarnigorGirl“golden beauty”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- QimmatGirl“precious, valuable”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DurdonaGirl“single precious pearl”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- FaridaGirl“unique, precious”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NafisaGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- YoqutGirl“ruby”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Gavhar
What does the name Gavhar mean?
Gavhar means “jewel, pearl”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uzbek.
Is Gavhar a girl's or a boy's name?
Gavhar is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gavhar come from?
Gavhar is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gavhar?
Gavhar is recorded for Uzbek. 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 many syllables does Gavhar have?
Gavhar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Gavhar (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5432495. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Gavhar (ism): precious stone; pearl; listed as a uzbek given name in Gavhar (ism)
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