Gangaगङ्गा
Gaṅgā · traditionally used for girls
“River-goddess Gaṅgā”
Sacred river-goddess; descended to earth through Bhagīratha's penance to liberate the ashes of Sagara's sons.
Starting sound and where it falls
Ganga begins with Ga — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ga open Dhanishtha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the sacred river Ganga, revered as a purifying, life-giving goddess.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Ganga mean?
Ganga (Gaṅgā) is attested as “River-goddess Gaṅgā.” Sacred river-goddess; descended to earth through Bhagīratha's penance to liberate the ashes of Sagara's sons.
Which nakshatra sound does Ganga fit?
Ganga begins with the sound Ga, which opens Dhanishtha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Ganga a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Ganga is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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