Gange

See also: gange, Gänge, and gāngē

English

Etymology

Probably of Norman origin.

Proper noun

Gange (plural Ganges)

  1. A surname from Norman.

Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Gange is the 34110th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 666 individuals. Gange is most common among White (89.94%) individuals.

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Γάγγης (Gángēs), from Sanskrit गङ्गा (gáṅgā, literally swift-goer).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡɑ̃ʒ/
  • (file)

Proper noun

Gange m

  1. Ganges

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡaŋə/
  • (file)

Noun

Gange

  1. (dated) dative singular of Gang

Usage notes

  • Still current in the expression (voll) im Gange sein (to be under way, to be in full swing)

Italian

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Γάγγης (Gángēs).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡan.d͡ʒe/
  • Rhymes: -andʒe
  • Hyphenation: Gàn‧ge

Proper noun

Gange m

  1. Ganges (river)

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