Gandhi
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gandhi
The name Gandhi derives from Sanskrit and means "grocer" or "perfumer," coming from the word "gandha" (fragrance/perfume), originally denoting a mercantile caste occupation in India.
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Etymology
The name Gandhi derives from Sanskrit and means "grocer" or "perfumer," coming from the word "gandha" (fragrance/perfume), originally denoting a mercantile caste occupation in India. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Gujarati communities, and gained worldwide prominence through Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian independence leader and nonviolent activist.
Gandhi currently ranks #1,785 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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