ganga
Ganga (name) means the river Ganges, personified as a goddess in Hinduism. Example: “Pilgrims bathe in Ganga believing its waters cleanse the soul.”
How to use ganga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Hindu name for the Ganges river, often referred to as a sacred goddess.
Word forms
gangas plural
Fill the gap
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Pilgrims bathe in _____ believing its waters cleanse the soul.
Etymology
From French ganga, from Catalan ganga.
Rhymes for ganga
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What does “ganga” mean?
The word “ganga” means the river Ganges, personified as a goddess in Hinduism. In plain terms, the Hindu name for the Ganges river, often referred to as a sacred goddess.
How do you pronounce “ganga”?
“Ganga” is pronounced guhng-GA (/ɡəŋˈɡaː/ in IPA).
How do you use “ganga” in a sentence?
Here is “ganga” used in a sentence: “Pilgrims bathe in Ganga believing its waters cleanse the soul.”
What part of speech is “ganga”?
“Ganga” is a name.