Gandhi

/ˈɡɑːndi/ noun

Definition

A male given name of Indian origin, most famously associated with Mohandas Gandhi, the leader of Indian independence.

Etymology

From Sanskrit, likely meaning 'grocer' or 'merchant.' The name became globally significant through Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent resistance movement.

Kelly Says

Gandhi transformed from a family name into a symbol of peaceful resistance worldwide—people use his name as shorthand for non-violent activism, making it one of history's most meaningful names.

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