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I can handle any query related to the history, tradition, folklore, people, places of the country. Am particularly interested in education at all levels - school, college, university. India is an experience - come relive it!

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You are here: Experts > Cultures > Indian Culture > Indian Culture > The family name Gani

Topic: Indian Culture

Expert: Vani
Date: 3/13/2008
Subject: The family name Gani

Question
Do you know the origin of this name and what it means, please?

Answer
Hi Richard,

Greek and Turkish : nickname for a rich man, from Turkish gani ‘rich’, of Arabic origin. Gani from the Hebrew meaning 'my garden'.

Have a look at the section on Bangladesh on this page:

http://homepages.newnet.co.uk/dance/webpjd/intro/worldnamexa-g.htm

Regards,

Vani

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Thanks Richard,

You can have a look at :

http://www.behindthename.com/nmc/ind.php

http://www.indiaexpress.com/specials/babynames/

The name Gani is used in many a country :

http://www.linkedin.com/find/g/g7/g7_51.html

There is a place called Gani Dagi, Kahraman Maras, Turkey (Latitude: 37° 27' 0 N, Longitude: 37° 22' 60 E)

http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/GREECE/2007-12/1198615530

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/idcard.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10006509

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/idcard.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10006409

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Vani

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