Gohar
/G-AA-HH-AE-R/
Jewel, essence, precious substance, from Persian gohar, with roots in Avestan gaothra (origin, source). The word means both a literal gem and the inmost nature of a thing, so the name calls a daughter both treasure and true essence, a favourite of Persian and Sufi poetic imagery.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Gohar is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Jewel, essence, precious substance, from Persian gohar, with roots in Avestan gaothra (origin, source). The word means both a literal gem and the inmost nature of a thing, so the name calls a daughter both treasure and true essence, a favourite of Persian and Sufi poetic imagery.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Gohar is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Jewel, essence, precious substance, from Persian gohar, with roots in Avestan gaothra (origin, source). The word means both a literal gem and the inmost nature of a thing, so the name calls a daughter both treasure and true essence, a favourite of Persian and Sufi poetic imagery." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Gohar is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Gohar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Gohar's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Gohar carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Jewel, essence, precious substance, from Persian gohar, with roots in Avestan gaothra (origin, source). The word means both a literal gem and the inmost nature of a thing, so the name calls a daughter both treasure and true essence, a favourite of Persian and Sufi poetic imagery.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Gohar's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Gohar's full reading →What does Gohar's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Gohar resonates in either tradition.
Gohar's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Gohar's full reading →
Does Gohar go with your family's names?
Gohar breaks into 5 sounds: /G-AA-HH-AE-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Gohar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Gohar beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Gohar
What does the name Gohar mean?
Gohar means "Jewel, essence, precious substance, from Persian gohar, with roots in Avestan gaothra (origin, source). The word means both a literal gem and the inmost nature of a thing, so the name calls a daughter both treasure and true essence, a favourite of Persian and Sufi poetic imagery.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Gohar a boy or girl name?
Gohar is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Gohar?
Gohar is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Gohar a Muslim name?
Yes. Gohar is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Gohar mean in Persian?
Gohar originates from Persian, where it means "Jewel, essence, precious substance, from Persian gohar, with roots in Avestan gaothra (origin, source). The word means both a literal gem and the inmost nature of a thing, so the name calls a daughter both treasure and true essence, a favourite of Persian and Sufi poetic imagery.."
What is the numerology of Gohar?
Gohar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
Is Gohar an Islamic name?
Yes. Gohar is an Arabic girl name meaning "Jewel, essence, precious substance, from Persian gohar, with roots in Avestan gaothra (origin, source). The word means both a literal gem and the inmost nature of a thing, so the name calls a daughter both treasure and true essence, a favourite of Persian and Sufi poetic imagery.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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