Gandhari name meaning & origin

गांधारी

Meaning

Of Gandhara (the kingdom)

Associated with: Gandhari, the queen of Dhritarashtra and mother of the Kauravas (a link from tradition, not the meaning of the word)

Gandhari means “Of Gandhara (the kingdom)”. It is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. Beyond its meaning, the name is associated with: Gandhari, the queen of Dhritarashtra and mother of the Kauravas.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Associated with

Gandhari, the queen of Dhritarashtra and mother of the Kauravas

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Uncommon

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Gandhari fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Of Gandhara (the kingdom)

Gender Girl

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Associated with Gandhari, the queen of Dhritarashtra and mother of the Kauravas

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Uncommon

Gandhari, letter by letter

Gandhari has 8 letters — 3 vowels (a, a, i) and 5 consonants. It begins with G and ends with I.

G 3 · A 1 · N 5 · D 4 · H 5 · A 1 · R 2 · I 1 = 22 → 2 + 2 = 4

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Gandhari is 4, traditionally linked with Rahu. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with G.

Questions About Gandhari

What does the name Gandhari mean?

Is Gandhari a boy’s or girl’s name?

On TotsName, Gandhari is a girl’s name, chosen most often in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Gandhari?

Gandhari is of Sanskrit origin.

How is Gandhari written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Gandhari is written as गांधारी in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Gandhari?

Gandhari is rated uncommon on TotsName, and it begins with the letter G.

Can Gandhari determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Gandhari. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Gandhari does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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