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Ganapati Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ganapati" is "lord of the people", and is used often for "boys".

Name
ganapati
Meaning
lord of the people
Pronunciation
gah-nuh-pah-tee
Used for
boys
Syllables
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Ganapati Name Details

Ganapati is derived from two Sanskrit words - 'gana' meaning 'group' or 'multitude' and 'pati' meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'. Therefore, the name Ganapati translates to 'Lord of the People' or 'Lord of the Multitudes'. In Hindu mythology, Ganapati is another name for Lord Ganesha, who is widely revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and beginnings. Ganapati is often worshipped at the beginning of important endeavors or ceremonies to seek his blessings.

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Jyotiprakash (jyo-tee-pra-kash)
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Sajad (sah-JAHD)
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Tushir (TOO-sheer)
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Sampuran (suhm-POO-ruhn)
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Saater (SAY-ter)
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Aoife (EE-fa)
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Dhruvti (DHRUHV-tee)
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Ganjendra (gan-jen-dra)
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Raghubir (rah-GOO-beer)
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Hataf (HAH-taf)
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Miral (mee-RAHL)
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Udayati (oo-dah-yah-tee)