Indian name meaning
Ganesh
♂ BoyGa·nesh · 2 syllables
The elephant-headed god; lord of hosts
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| G | a | n | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
3 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Ganesh carries the name number 4.
About the name Ganesh
Ganesh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The elephant-headed god; lord of hosts.”
Spoken aloud it is Ga·nesh — 2 syllables. Ganesh appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ganesh mean?
Ganesh means “The elephant-headed god; lord of hosts.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ganesh a boy or a girl name?
Ganesh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ganesh?
Ganesh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ganesh?
Ganesh has 2 syllables and is said as Ga·nesh.
What is the numerology number of the name Ganesh?
In the Chaldean system, Ganesh has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Ganesh a common name in India?
Ganesh appears 20 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Ganesh?
For a sister to Ganesh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ganga, Gargi, Gauri or Heera all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ganesh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Mahesh share Ganesh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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