Gangotri
Gangotri (गङ्गोत्री) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Source of the Ganga”.
Gangotri (गङ्गोत्री) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Source of the Ganga”.
Gangotri means “Source of the Ganga”. Gangotri (गङ्गोत्री · గంగోత్రి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Source of the Ganga”. It comes from the Sanskrit gaṅgotrī. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “ग” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Gangotri name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Gangotri |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Source of the Ganga |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | गङ्गोत्री |
| Telugu | గంగోత్రి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | gaṅgotrī |
| Pronunciation | Gun-go-tree |
| First syllable | ग |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 1 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and origin of Gangotri
Gangotri is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word gaṅgotrī, meaning “Source of the Ganga”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Gangotri
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “ग” of Gangotri falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Gangotri
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): गङ्गोत्री
- Telugu: గంగోత్రి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): gaṅgotrī
How to pronounce Gangotri
Say it as “Gun-go-tree” — 3 spoken syllables.
Gangotri is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Gangotri
Gandaki, Ghataprabha, Gambhiravani, Gandhali, Gandharvi, Gandhavati
Gangotri: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Gangotri?
Gangotri means “Source of the Ganga”. It comes from the Sanskrit gaṅgotrī.
Is Gangotri a traditional or a modern name?
Gangotri is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Gangotri written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): गङ्गोत्री. In Telugu: గంగోత్రి. Sanskrit transliteration: gaṅgotrī.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gangotri?
Its first syllable “ग” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Gangotri?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 1 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.
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Gangotri — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Source of the Ganga
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gangotri mean?
Gangotri is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Source of the Ganga”.
Is Gangotri a boy or girl name?
Gangotri is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gangotri?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gangotri aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gangotri?
The Chaldean name number of Gangotri is 8.
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