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Ganga Prasad

GUNG-ah PRAH-sahd

/ˈɡʌŋ.ɡɑː ˈprɑː.sɑːd/

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GangaPrasad

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Maithili / Sanskrit
Meaning
blessing of the Ganges river; grace of Ganga
Gender
male
Also spelled
Gangaprasad, Ganga Prashad

Common mispronunciations

GAN-gah PRA-sadgung-GAH PRAH-sahd

Pronunciation tips

Four syllables. 'Ganga' is the sacred Ganges river personified as a goddess. 'Prasad' means divine grace or blessing. The Maithili-speaking region of Mithila lies along the Ganga plains, making this name especially significant.

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