Unisex name
Gangga name meaning
“the River Ganges in India”
Gangga is a name used for both boys and girls, derived from Sanskrit Gaṅgā and referring to the River Ganges in India. The source word also names the goddess who personifies that river in Hindu tradition, giving the name both a geographical and a mythological reference.
What does Gangga mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gangga
From Sanskrit Gaṅgā, the name of the Ganges and of the goddess who personifies the river in Hindu tradition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Gangga
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gangga, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Shri: splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Prawiro: brave one, valiant hero
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Meaning of each word
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Aditiya: sun; son of Aditi
- Rino: day or daytime
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Gangga Nofrizal
Meaning of each word
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Nofrizal: associated with November
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Meaning of each word
- Setiawan: one who remains loyal
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Gangga Panut
Meaning of each word
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Panut: obedient, following guidance
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Meaning of each word
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Laksamana: highest-ranking naval commander
- Idaman: something deeply desired
How to pronounce Gangga
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gaŋa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦁꦒ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮀᮌ |
Is Gangga a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Gangga is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Gangga ranks #776 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gangga
Names with related meanings
- Rio♂A river
- Jafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Djafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Sabrina♀Name of the River Severn
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Shabrina♀The River Severn
- Jakfar♂Stream, small river
- Kautsar♂An abundant gift of goodness
- Jaafar♂Small river, stream of water
- Kelvin♂The River Kelvin
- Reva♂♀Moving or flowing
- Sindu♂River or ocean
Famous people named Gangga
- Gangga Kusuma · b. 1999
- T. Gangga Laksamana · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Gangga
What is the meaning of Gangga?
Gangga means the River Ganges in India. From Sanskrit Gaṅgā, the name of the Ganges and of the goddess who personifies the river in Hindu tradition.
Is Gangga a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Gangga is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gangga?
Gangga is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Gangga have?
Gangga has 2 syllables (Gang-ga) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gangga?
Gangga ranks #776 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gangga?
Some ideas: Gangga Shri Prawiro; Gangga Aditiya Rino; Gangga Nofrizal.
Famous people named Gangga?
Notable people named Gangga include Gangga Kusuma, T. Gangga Laksamana.
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