Ganeshगणेश
Gaṇeśa · traditionally used for boys
“Lord of Śiva's gaṇas; elephant-headed god”
Son of Śiva and Pārvatī; elephant-headed deity of beginnings and remover of obstacles; scribe of the Mahābhārata at Vyāsa's request.
Starting sound and where it falls
Ganesh begins with Ga — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ga open Dhanishtha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the beloved elephant-headed god who removes obstacles and blesses new beginnings.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Ganesh mean?
Ganesh (Gaṇeśa) is attested as “Lord of Śiva's gaṇas; elephant-headed god.” Son of Śiva and Pārvatī; elephant-headed deity of beginnings and remover of obstacles; scribe of the Mahābhārata at Vyāsa's request.
Which nakshatra sound does Ganesh fit?
Ganesh begins with the sound Ga, which opens Dhanishtha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Ganesh a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Ganesh is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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