Cognomen গুরু (Guru 
, গুরু) , worldwide, is a widespread family name. The surname গুরু is characteristic of Saint Lucia, where it is quite a common surname, United Arab Emirates, where it is quite a rare surname, and Maldives. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in India, Bangladesh, and United Arab Emirates. Likewise, গুরু is the forename as well as the last name.