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Hindu Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Gangadhara

Lord of the Ganga

Pronunciation: gahng-DAH-rah (/ɡaŋɡ d̪aːɾə/)

Boy Name Sanskrit origin Popularity 80
Meaning
Lord of the Ganga
Origin
Sanskrit
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path
6
Popularity Score
80
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi
Lucky Colors: BlueGreenWhite

What does Gangadhara mean?

Gangadhara refers to the deity who holds the Ganga river in his matted hair. According to Hindu mythology, this deity is an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is believed to bestow blessings of purity, protection, and salvation.

Gangadhara in other languages & scripts

Hindi
गंगधर
गंगा पहनना

How to pronounce Gangadhara

English pronunciation
gahng-DAH-rah
IPA notation
/ɡaŋɡ d̪aːɾə/

Numerology & personality

Persons with a life path number 6 are loving, nurturing, and caring. They have a strong desire to help others and to be of service to humanity.

Associated Traits
BraveCompassionateV = Virtuous

Spiritual & cultural context

Carrier of the divine Ganga river

The name "Ganesha" is popularly known outside India and is synonymous with eleven-headed God of wisdom, obstacle remover, and the head of all deities.

Popularity of Gangadhara by region

Region Country Score Year
Mauritius MU 66 2024
India (Overall) IN 93 2024
Maharashtra IN 86 2024
Gujarat IN 62 2024
Bali (Indonesia) ID 84 2024

Spelling variations of Gangadhara

Gaangaadhaaraa

Names similar to Gangadhara

Frequently asked questions about Gangadhara

What does Gangadhara mean?
Gangadhara is a Hindu name that refers to the deity who holds the Ganga river in his matted hair.
Is Gangadhara a Hinduism name?
Yes, Gangadhara is a Hindu name that represents Lord Vishnu, who is an important deity in Hinduism.
How to pronounce Gangadhara?
The name Gangadhara is pronounced as 'gan-ga-dha-ra'.
Is Gangadhara popular today?
Though not widely used as a given name in modern times, Gangadhara holds great cultural and religious significance in Hinduism.
What is the origin of Gangadhara?
The name Gangadhara originated from Hindu mythology, where Lord Vishnu is depicted as the deity who holds the Ganga river in his matted hair.