Indians view Gandhi : due to his contribution in the gaining independence from the British, as " The Father of the nation" .Hence he is reffered to as "Bapuji" or " Bapu" ( Father in Hindi )He is also sometimes reffered to as "Mahatma" ( Great in Hindi )
Mahatma is an Indian word meaning Great Soul. This is the title of respect.
Rabindranath Tagor, a well-known writer in India at the time gave Mohandas Gandhi the title "mahatma" meaning great soul.
Nickname is an English word, derived from eke-name meaning additional name.
Mahatma is a person who is held in the highest esteem for wisdom and saintliness and since Gandhi was a very saintly person and was very well respected, people referred to him as Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi's nickname was Bappu. His parents also called him Moha.
The nickname of Indira Gandhi was "Iron Lady of India."
"Gandhiji" is a term of respect and endearment used to refer to Mahatma Gandhi. "Ji" is an honorific suffix in Hindi that is used to show respect. So, "Gandhiji" essentially means "Respected Gandhi."
Gandhi was, and still is, known in India as "Father of the Nation". He was also known as the "Mahatma" (meaning 'Great Soul') and, endearingly, "Bapu" (meaning 'Father').
Indians view Gandhi : due to his contribution in the gaining independence from the British, as " The Father of the nation" .Hence he is reffered to as "Bapuji" or " Bapu" ( Father in Hindi )He is also sometimes reffered to as "Mahatma" ( Great in Hindi )
Mahatma Ghandi, Mohandes GhandiMohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Hemingway nickname
King Solomon's nickname was Jedidiah..It is a nickname from God meaning, "Most beloved of God"
Ned is the nickname for Edward (http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Ned)
Boosah, and Afghan name meaning "kiss." Boglarka, a Hungarian name meaning "buttercup."
Mahatma - which means great soul. Somtimes, informally, bapu - meaning father. Mahatma Gandhi...born Mohandas K. Gandhi. ~ Eric Putkonen
A sobriquet is a nickname or term of endearment given to someone instead of using their real name. It is often used to describe someone's characteristics, personality, or a notable aspect of their identity.