Girl name
Gohar name meaning
“jewel; precious stone”
Gohar means “jewel” or “precious stone” and comes from Persian gohar, which also carries the sense of “essence.” It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Güher and Gevher are related forms, while the image of a cut gemstone gives the name a concrete visual association.
What does Gohar mean?
Jewel; precious stone
In Turkish: mücevher; değerli taş
Gohar evokes the brilliance and value of a precious stone. In Persian literary usage, the underlying word can also refer to essence or intrinsic substance. It is related to Güher and Gevher in Turkish, while its spelling can reflect transmission through other languages.
Origin of the name Gohar
It comes from Persian gohar, meaning 'jewel, precious stone; essence.' It shares its origin with the Turkish names Güher and Gevher.
How to pronounce Gohar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡohaɾ/ |
Is Gohar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gohar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gohar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gohar
Names with related meanings
- İnci♀Pearl
- Beril♀Beryl, a gemstone mineral
- Mercan♀Coral
- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
Famous people named Gohar
- Gohar Şirinyan · b. 1860
FAQ about the name Gohar
What is the meaning of Gohar?
Gohar means “jewel; precious stone”. It comes from Persian gohar, meaning 'jewel, precious stone; essence.' It shares its origin with the Turkish names Güher and Gevher.
Is Gohar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gohar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gohar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gohar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gohar?
Gohar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gohar have?
Gohar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gohar?
Gohar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Gohar?
Notable people named Gohar include Gohar Şirinyan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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