Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Ganesh

Pronunciation /GAN-esh/

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“ganesha”

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Ganesh's Numerology

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The Humanitarian
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundGa
Numerology9 · The Humanitarian
Name-based RashiMithuna (Gemini)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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G → Mithuna (Gemini)
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Meaning of Ganesh

Ganesh is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “lord ganesha”.

Ganesh's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Ganesh at a Glance

Popularity
70/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
30/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Ganesh is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Ganesh Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#104#134#1632015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#104

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Ganesh Name Profile

Meaningganesha
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterG
Letters6
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score70/100

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