Why every Sikh is Singh & Kaur?

SINGH is a title commonly used by Sikh men, and it means "lion" in Punjabi. It signifies courage, strength, and fearlessness.

KAUR is a title used by Sikh women, and it means "princess" in Punjabi. It reflects the dignity and equality of women in Sikhism.

The names Singh and Kaur were given by the 10TH Sikh Guru, GURU GOBIND SINGH JI, in 1699. He introduced the concept of the Khalsa, a community of initiated Sikhs, and assigned these names to instill a sense of equality and unity.

Before this initiative, surnames and titles were often based on caste, which Guru Gobind Singh Ji sought to eliminate to promote a sense of equality among Sikhs.

Singh and Kaur serve as a powerful symbol of gender equality in Sikhism.

Talking about gender equality, Both Sikh men and Sikh women share these common names, emphasizing their equal status and roles in society. You may have come across Harpreet Singh and Harpreet Kaur, Sarabjyot Singh and Sarabjyot Kaur, Balbir Singh or Balbir Kaur and many more.

The names are a reminder that all Sikhs, regardless of gender, belong to the same spiritual family and are equal in the eyes of the Guru.

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