girl name · sanskrit origin
Ganga
/ GUNG-gah /
Meaning
Ganga means The Ganges river (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
GUNG-gah
What does Ganga mean?
Sanskrit name of the river Ganges and its personification as a river goddess; broadly 'swift-goer' / the sacred river. A classic river name.
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HAY-mah
gold, golden · sanskrit
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DRISH-tee
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luh-VUN-yah
grace, beauty, charm · sanskrit
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PUH-luck
eyelash, eyelid · sanskrit
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BHUV-yuh
Grand, magnificent, splendid · sanskrit
Girl Charvi
CHAR-vee
beautiful, lovely · sanskrit
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RID-dhee
Prosperity, abundance · sanskrit
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Tara
TAH-rah
star · sanskrit
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TRISH-ah
thirst, strong desire · sanskrit
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KAH-lee
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Boy Bodhi
BOH-dee
awakening, enlightenment · sanskrit
Girl Anaya
uh-NAH-yah
disputed; 'without a superior' (Indian) or 'God answered' (Hebrew) · sanskrit
Unisex Chandra
CHUN-druh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ganga mean?
Ganga means The Ganges river. Sanskrit name of the river Ganges and its personification as a river goddess; broadly 'swift-goer' / the sacred river. A classic river name.
What is the origin of the name Ganga?
Ganga is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Ganga?
Ganga is pronounced “GUNG-gah.”
Is Ganga a boy or a girl name?
Ganga is most commonly used as a girl name.
What names are similar to Ganga?
Names similar to Ganga include Indu, Hema, Drishti, Lavanya, Palak.
What names go well with Ganga?
sanskrit names that pair well with Ganga include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.