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Ganesh Name Meaning

Ganesh is a boy's given name that originated in Sanskrit. It is a diminutive of Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom. Ganesha is often represented with an elephant's head in art and statues and is seen as the remover of obstacles and a beacon of good luck. In Hinduism, elephants are synonymous with wisdom and intellect. Ganesh, meaning "lord of the throngs," will help baby navigate all life’s obstacles, no matter how many there are at any given time.

Ganesh Personality

Name Ganesh
Gender Male
Pronunciation g(a)-ne-sh
Religion Sanskrit
Origin Sanskrit

Ganesh Lucky Numbers

Name Number 4
Soul Number 6
Personality Number 7

Famous Personality

Name Profession
Ganesh Venkatraman Actor
Ganesh Acharya Choreographer

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