Gujarati · Numbers & Time

વર્ષ

varsh

Year

Beginnernoun

Definition

A period of twelve months; the Gujarati new year follows Diwali.

Example

નૂતન વર્ષાભિનંદન!

Happy New Year!

Etymology

'વર્ષ' (varsh) comes from the Sanskrit word 'वर्ष' (varṣa), meaning 'year', which has sustained its importance in calendrical and chronological contexts for centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

'વર્ષ' is extensively used in both spoken and written forms, especially in discussions involving age, historical events, and timelines across Gujarati communities.

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