Ganesha name meaning & origin

गणेश

Meaning

The elephant-headed god of wisdom

Beginnings and remover of obstacles

The name Ganesha carries the meaning “The elephant-headed god of wisdom, beginnings and remover of obstacles”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The elephant-headed god of wisdom

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Popular

Ganesha, letter by letter

Ganesha has 7 letters — 3 vowels (a, e, a) and 4 consonants. It begins with G and ends with A.

G 3 · A 1 · N 5 · E 5 · S 3 · H 5 · A 1 = 23 → 2 + 3 = 5

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Ganesha is 5, traditionally linked with Mercury. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with G.

Questions About Ganesha

What does the name Ganesha mean?

The name Ganesha carries the meaning “The elephant-headed god of wisdom, beginnings and remover of obstacles”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Is Ganesha a boy’s or girl’s name?

Ganesha is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Ganesha?

The origin recorded for Ganesha is Sanskrit.

How is Ganesha written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Ganesha is written as गणेश in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Ganesha?

TotsName rates Ganesha as popular. It begins with the letter G.

Can Ganesha determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Ganesha. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Ganesha does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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