10 Baby Names Inspired By Indian Rivers

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 27, 2023

Ganga

Ganga means "pure" and is a sacred river in Hinduism.

Yamuna

Yamuna is another holy river in India, and the name means "calm" or "gentle."

Saraswati

This river is associated with knowledge and wisdom, and the name Saraswati means "goddess of learning."

Bhagirathi

Bhagirathi is an ancient name for the Ganga River and means "born from the mountain."

Alaknanda

The Alaknanda River is one of the two main headstreams of the Ganga, and the name signifies "unbroken" or "eternal."

Gangotri

This name is derived from "Ganga" and "Utri," meaning "descended from the Ganga."

Narmada

Narmada is another sacred river in India, and the name means "giver of pleasure."

Mandakini

The Mandakini River flows in the Himalayas, and the name is associated with "nectar" or "heavenly."

Kaveri

While not directly related to the Ganga, Kaveri is a significant river in South India, and the name means "beautiful."

Triveni

Triveni is a confluence of three rivers, often symbolizing the meeting of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. The name represents "meeting point."

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