Thursday in Hindi: गुरुवार
Pronounced goo-roo-VAAR — literally “day of Guru (Jupiter)”.
Thursday in Hindi at a Glance
| Devanagari | गुरुवार |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | Guruvār |
| Also called | बृहस्पतिवार (Brihaspativār), वीरवार (Vīrvār) |
| Pronunciation | goo-roo-VAAR (gu·ru·vār) |
| Literal meaning | day of Guru (Jupiter) |
| Abbreviation | गुरु |
गुरु (Guru) here is Brihaspati, the planet Jupiter and divine teacher of the gods. गुरुवार is “Jupiter's day” — the same celestial patron as English Thursday (Thor) and French jeudi (Jove).
How to Pronounce गुरुवार
goo-roo-VAAR — syllable by syllable: gu·ru·vār.
- The ā (आ) is a long “aa” as in “father” — वार is “vaar”, not “var”.
- Hindi v (व) is softer than English v, halfway between “v” and “w”.
- Stress is light and even; don't punch any single syllable hard.
Example Sentences with गुरुवार
How to Say “Happy Thursday” in Hindi
“शुभ Thursday” (shubh = auspicious) is a very common greeting in Indian WhatsApp messages and social media — you'll see it on countless good-morning images.
All 7 Days of the Week in Hindi
Hindi names its days after the nine celestial bodies of Hindu astrology — the sun, the moon and the five visible planets each get a day, with each planet personified as a deity. The ending वार (vār) simply means “day of the week”.
| English | Hindi | Transliteration | Pronunciation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | सोमवार | Somvār | sohm-VAAR | |
| Tuesday | मंगलवार | Mangalvār | mun-gul-VAAR | |
| Wednesday | बुधवार | Budhvār | boodh-VAAR | |
| Thursday | गुरुवार | Guruvār | goo-roo-VAAR | |
| Friday | शुक्रवार | Shukravār | shook-ruh-VAAR | |
| Saturday | शनिवार | Shanivār | shuh-nee-VAAR | |
| Sunday | रविवार | Ravivār | ruh-vee-VAAR |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in Hindi.
Cultural Notes: Thursday in Hindi-Speaking Countries
Thursday honors gurus and Lord Vishnu; it's also the main day of devotion to Sai Baba and to Lakshmi in some traditions. You'll also hear बृहस्पतिवार (Brihaspativār) in formal contexts and वीरवार (Vīrvār) in parts of North India.
Did You Know?
गुरु (Guru) here is Brihaspati, the planet Jupiter and divine teacher of the gods. गुरुवार is “Jupiter's day” — the same celestial patron as English Thursday (Thor) and French jeudi (Jove). Curious how English got its name for Thursday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use गुरुवार in a Sentence
Use the postposition को (ko) for “on”: गुरुवार को (Guruvār ko) = on Thursday. The ending वार (vār) means “weekday” and appears in all seven names — learn the first half of each word and you know the planet or deity it honors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Thursday in Hindi?
Thursday in Hindi is गुरुवार (Guruvār), pronounced “goo-roo-VAAR”. It literally means “day of Guru (Jupiter)”.
How do you pronounce गुरुवार?
It's pronounced “goo-roo-VAAR” — broken into syllables: gu·ru·vār. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
Is गुरुवार capitalized in Hindi?
The Devanagari script has no capital letters, so गुरुवार is always written the same way. In Latin transliteration you'll see both Guruvār and guruvār — capitalization is purely an English-writing choice.
How do you say “Happy Thursday” in Hindi?
शुभ गुरुवार (Shubh Guruvār). “शुभ Thursday” (shubh = auspicious) is a very common greeting in Indian WhatsApp messages and social media — you'll see it on countless good-morning images.
How is Thursday abbreviated in Hindi?
Thursday (गुरुवार) is abbreviated गुरु on Hindi calendars and schedules.
What does गुरुवार literally mean?
गुरुवार (Guruvār) means “day of Guru (Jupiter)”. The ending वार (vār) means “day of the week”, and the first part names the celestial body that rules the day.
How do you write Thursday in Hindi?
In Devanagari script: गुरुवार. In Latin letters it's transliterated Guruvār, and you'll also encounter the alternate name बृहस्पतिवार (Brihaspativār), वीरवार (Vīrvār).
How do you say “today is Thursday” in Hindi?
आज गुरुवार है (Āj guruvār hai) — literally “today Thursday is”, since Hindi puts the verb last.
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