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Ganda name meaning

“twofold; fragrant scent”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/ganda/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Malay
Syllables
2
Popularity
#978

Ganda is a masculine name commonly linked either to Malay-Indonesian ganda, meaning multiple or twofold, or to Sanskrit gandha, meaning scent or fragrance. Its meanings therefore include both twofold and fragrant scent, while the spelling itself does not establish which of these two derivations is intended.

What does Ganda mean?

Twofold; fragrant scent

In Indonesian: berlipat dua; aroma harum

Origin and cultural usage of Ganda

The name may relate to Malay-Indonesian ganda, meaning multiple or twofold, or to Sanskrit gandha, meaning scent or fragrance. The spelling alone does not establish the intended derivation.

Linguistic originMalay, Sanskrit
Starts withG · Ga

Name combinations with Ganda

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ganda, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Ganda Anggono Legimin

    Meaning of each word

    • Ganda: twofold; fragrant scent
    • Anggono: alone, independent
    • Legimin: associated with the Legi market day
  • Ganda Ara Triadi

    Meaning of each word

    • Ganda: twofold; fragrant scent
    • Ara: fig tree
    • Triadi: third and excellent
  • Ganda Atep

    Meaning of each word

    • Ganda: twofold; fragrant scent
    • Atep: steadfast, firm
  • Bina Ganda Adie

    Meaning of each word

    • Bina: to build and develop
    • Ganda: twofold; fragrant scent
    • Adie: foremost, excellent
  • Ganda Maruto

    Meaning of each word

    • Ganda: twofold; fragrant scent
    • Maruto: blowing wind
  • Ganda Bani Tahi

    Meaning of each word

    • Ganda: twofold; fragrant scent
    • Bani: children, descendants; brave
    • Tahi: intention, plan

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How to pronounce Ganda

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/ganda/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦒꦤ꧀ꦢ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮌᮔ᮪ᮓ

Is Ganda a boy’s name?

Yes, Ganda is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 93%Girls 7% ♀

Ganda ranks #978 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Ganda

Famous people named Ganda

  • Ganda Simatupang
  • Ganda C.R. Manurung · b. 1980
  • Ganda Marihot Simangunsong · b. 1976
  • S. Ganda · b. 1950

FAQ about the name Ganda

What is the meaning of Ganda?

Ganda means twofold; fragrant scent. The name may relate to Malay-Indonesian ganda, meaning multiple or twofold, or to Sanskrit gandha, meaning scent or fragrance. The spelling alone does not establish the intended derivation.

Is Ganda a boy’s name?

Yes, Ganda is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Ganda?

Ganda is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Ganda have?

Ganda has 2 syllables (Gan-da) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Ganda?

Ganda ranks #978 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Ganda?

Some ideas: Ganda Anggono Legimin; Ganda Ara Triadi; Ganda Atep.

Famous people named Ganda?

Notable people named Ganda include Ganda Simatupang, Ganda C.R. Manurung, Ganda Marihot Simangunsong.

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