# Gangadhar

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A male given name from Sanskrit.

## Etymology
From Sanskrit गङ्गाधर (gaṅgādhara, “‘Ganges-receiver’, the ocean; ‘Ganges-supporter’, Name of Siva.”); ultimately from गङ्गा (gaṅgā, “the river Ganges”) + धर (dhara).

## Source
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