Gandhi

biographical name

Gan·​dhi ˈgän-dē How to pronounce Gandhi (audio)
ˈgan-
In*dira in-ˈdir-ə How to pronounce Gandhi (audio)
ˈin-də-rə
1917–1984 daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru prime minister of India (1966–77; 1980–84)

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“Gandhi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gandhi. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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