Boy name
Ganesha name meaning
“lord of the divine hosts”
Ganesha is a masculine name from Sanskrit Gaṇeśa, meaning lord of the divine hosts. It combines gaṇa, meaning group or host, with īśa, meaning lord. The name is also that of the elephant-headed deity in Hindu tradition, alongside its meaning formed from these two Sanskrit elements.
What does Ganesha mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ganesha
From Sanskrit Gaṇeśa, combining gaṇa, 'group' or 'host', with īśa, 'lord'. Ganesha is the elephant-headed deity in Hindu tradition.
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Name combinations with Ganesha
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ganesha, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
- Legimin: associated with the Legi market day
- Kuwat: strong and able to endure
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Meaning of each word
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
- Ariwibowo: dignified younger sibling
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Ganesha Mangatur
Meaning of each word
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
- Mangatur: to arrange, to organize
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Meaning of each word
- Sumono: good-hearted, happy
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
- Afriyadi: born in April
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Ganesha Tanudjaja
Meaning of each word
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
- Tanudjaja: body and victory
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Meaning of each word
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
- Swasono: breath, breathing
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How to pronounce Ganesha
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ganɛsha/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦤꦺꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮔᮨᮞ᮪ᮠ |
Is Ganesha a boy’s name?
Yes, Ganesha is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ganesha ranks #2,457 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
FAQ about the name Ganesha
What is the meaning of Ganesha?
Ganesha means lord of the divine hosts. From Sanskrit Gaṇeśa, combining gaṇa, 'group' or 'host', with īśa, 'lord'. Ganesha is the elephant-headed deity in Hindu tradition.
Is Ganesha a boy’s name?
Yes, Ganesha is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ganesha?
Ganesha is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Ganesha have?
Ganesha has 3 syllables (Ga-nes-ha) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ganesha?
Ganesha ranks #2,457 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ganesha?
Some ideas: Ganesha Legimin Kuwat; Ganesha Laksmana Ariwibowo; Ganesha Mangatur.
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