Ganesh
g(a)-ne-sh
US Popularity:22976
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:lord of the throngs
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 Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2021
#22976
in 2021
+ 2900
from 2020
Sources
Behind the Name, Ganesh, December 2017
Behind the Name, Ganesha, December 2017
Britannica, Ganesha, Hindu deity, March 2024
The Times of India, Symbolic Description of Lord Ganesha, April 2019
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