Mohandas - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Mohandas \

is of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, and its meaning is "servant of Mohan". Mohan, which means "alluring", is one of the names of Kishna, one of the great Hindu gods. Mohandas was the first name of the Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. His use of passive resistance was key to gaining Indian independence from Britain.

Mohandas is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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