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Ganesh Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ganesh" is "lord of hosts; lord ganapati; lord of the horde", and is used often for "primarily used as a masculine name".

Name
ganesh
Meaning
lord of hosts; lord ganapati; lord of the horde
Pronunciation
guh-naysh
Used for
primarily used as a masculine name
Syllables
2

Ganesh Name Details

In Hindu mythology, Ganesh is known as the elephant-headed deity who is considered the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and success. Ganesh is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism and is associated with prosperity, knowledge, and good fortune. The name Ganesh is derived from the Sanskrit words 'gana' meaning a group or assemblage and 'isha' meaning lord or ruler.

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