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Gangaadhar

गंगाधर

Holder of the River Ganga

Gangaadhar is a Sanskrit name derived from the roots 'Ganga' and 'Dhara' (to hold or support). It is a prominent epithet for Lord Shiva, referring to the mythological event where he caught the descending river Ganga in his matted hair to prevent the destruction of the Earth.

BoySanskritKumbh · AquariusShatabhishaPythagorean no. 8 · The Achiever3 syllables
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Gangaadhar in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiगंगाधर
Bengaliগংগাধর
Punjabiਗਂਗਾਧਰ
Gujaratiગંગાધર
Odiaଗଂଗାଧର
Teluguగంగాధర
Kannadaಗಂಗಾಧರ
Malayalamഗംഗാധര

Pythagorean numerology 8 · The Achiever — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as ambitious, confident, capable and goal-oriented.

Kumbh rashi · Aquarius — element Air, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So and Sha.

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