Gurleen
Meaningabsorbed in the guru · Punjabi
Gurleen is an Indian girl name meaning “absorbed in the guru”, with Punjabi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Gurleen has the name Lee hiding inside it.
- GenerationGurleen peaked in 2010, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Gurleen you'd meet today is about 15 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Gurleen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 178,571 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryGurleen first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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About the name Gurleen
Gurleen is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “absorbed in the guru”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Girl name: Maya · illusion
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Gurleen
What does the name Gurleen mean?
Gurleen means “absorbed in the guru” and comes from Punjabi. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Jasleen (“absorbed in glory”), Harleen (“absorbed in God”) and Prabhleen (“absorbed in God”).
What is the origin of the name Gurleen?
Gurleen is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Punjabi. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Gurleen a boy or girl name?
Gurleen is a girl name. In 2025, 9 US girls were named Gurleen.
How popular is the name Gurleen?
Gurleen ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2010, when it reached #3,889. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,701 places.
What names are similar to Gurleen?
If you like Gurleen, you might also like Jasleen, Harleen and Prabhleen.
What should I know before naming my baby Gurleen?
Gurleen is an Indian girl name meaning “absorbed in the guru”, with Punjabi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.