Gandhar
Gandhar (गान्धार) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The third note of the musical scale”.
Gandhar (गान्धार) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The third note of the musical scale”.
Gandhar means “The third note of the musical scale”. Gandhar (गान्धार · గాంధార్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “The third note of the musical scale”. It comes from the Sanskrit gāndhāra. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “गा” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Gandhar name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Gandhar |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The third note of the musical scale |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | गान्धार |
| Telugu | గాంధార్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | gāndhāra |
| Pronunciation | Gan-dhar |
| First syllable | गा |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Music & arts |
Meaning and origin of Gandhar
Gandhar is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word gāndhāra, meaning “The third note of the musical scale”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Gandhar
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “गा” of Gandhar falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
Explore more: Dhanishta nakshatra names · Makara rashi names
How to write Gandhar
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): गान्धार
- Telugu: గాంధార్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): gāndhāra
How to pronounce Gandhar
Say it as “Gan-dhar” — 2 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Gandhar
Ganamurti, Gandharv, Gunjit, Chhandas, Dhaivat, Dhrupad
Gandhar: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Gandhar?
Gandhar means “The third note of the musical scale”. It comes from the Sanskrit gāndhāra.
Is Gandhar a traditional or a modern name?
Gandhar is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Gandhar written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): गान्धार. In Telugu: గాంధార్. Sanskrit transliteration: gāndhāra.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gandhar?
Its first syllable “गा” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Gandhar?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 8 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
Browse more: Hindu boy names starting with G · All Hindu names A–Z
Gandhar — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The third note of the musical scale
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gandhar mean?
Gandhar is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The third note of the musical scale”.
Is Gandhar a boy or girl name?
Gandhar is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gandhar?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gandhar aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gandhar?
The Chaldean name number of Gandhar is 3.
Explore more: Dhanishta nakshatra names · Makara rashi names · Hindu boy names with G · All Hindu names A–Z