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ganga
guhng-GA
Ganga (name) means the river Ganges, personified as a goddess in Hinduism. Example: “Pilgrims bathe in Ganga believing its waters cleanse the soul.”
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The river Ganges, personified as a goddess in Hinduism.
"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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gangas
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Etymology
Borrowed into English from French ganga, which itself came from Catalan 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.
