Ganga

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Pronounced GUNG-gah /ˈɡʌŋ.ɡɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Ganga, 'swift-goer' (linked to gam, 'to go'); the Hindu goddess of the sacred river Ganges, who purifies all who bathe in her; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Swift-goer; the river Ganges: Ganga is the Hindu river-goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GUNG-gah'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Ganga, 'swift-goer' (linked to gam, 'to go'); the Hindu goddess of the sacred river Ganges, who purifies all who bathe in her; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Ganga comes from the Sanskrit Ganga, 'swift-goer' (linked to gam, 'to go'); the Hindu goddess of the river Ganges (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'GUNG-gah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-sacred-river at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ganga is 'swift-goer' in Sanskrit (linked to gam, 'to go') — the goddess of the sacred river Ganges, who purifies all who bathe in her — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'GUNG-gah').

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References — Ganga — Hindu mythology; goddess

Variations

Gangaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ganga mean?

Ganga is Sanskrit for 'swift-goer' (from gam); the goddess of the sacred river Ganges. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Ganga?

It's said GUNG-gah /ˈɡʌŋ.ɡɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ganga a boy or girl name?

Ganga is a girl's name.

How popular is Ganga?

Ganga is a very rare name in the U.S.