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What does the name Ganesh mean? What is the meaning of the name Ganesh
Meaning of Ganesh: Name Ganesh in the Indian, Sanskrit origin, means Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati ; The Elephant -Headed Hindu God ; Lord of Hordes. Name Ganesh is of Indian, Sanskrit origin and is a Boy name. People with name Ganesh are usually Hindu by religion.
Meaning
Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati ; The Elephant -Headed Hindu God ; Lord of Hordes
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 6 characters
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G-A-N-E-S-H
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Pythagorean Numerology
9
Indian Vedic Numerology
7
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Famous people with name Ganesh (Namesakes)
- Ganesh Naik
Ganesh Naik (born 15 September 1950) is an Indian politician.
- Ganesh Acharya
Ganesh Acharya is an Indian choreographer, film director and occasional film actor active in India Bollywood.
- Dodda Ganesh
Doddanarasiah Ganesh (pronunciation ; born 30 June 1973) is a former Indian cricketer who played in 4 Tests and one ODI in 1997.
- Ganesh (actor)
Ganesh (born 2 July 1978) is an Indian actor and television presenter known for his work in Kannada cinema.
- Ganesh Thapa
Ganesh Thapa (Nepali: गणेश थापा) is an ex president of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA).
- Mohanjeet
- Delhi Ganesh
Delhi Ganesh is an Indian film and television actor who mostly acts in supporting roles Tamil cinema and television.
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar
Keezhoote Balakrishna Pillai Ganesh Kumar (born 25 May 1966) is an Indian actor, television host, and politician.
- Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar
Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar (Marathi: तन्वी गणेश लोणकर) (born 5 March 1995) is an Indian actress best known for her 2008 best movie role as the teenage version of 'Latika', a character in the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.
- Ganesh Shah
Ganesh Shah (Nepali: गणेश शाह born 12 December 1949) is a Nepalese politician and ex-Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
- Shatavadhani Ganesh
Shatavadhani R. Ganesh (born 4 December 1962) is a practitioner of the art of avadhana, a polyglot, an author in Sanskrit and Kannada and an extempore poet in multiple languages.
- Ganesh Mali
Ganesh Mali (born 14 May 1993) is an Indian weightlifter,who won bronze medal in the men's 56 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow.
- Ganesh Hukkeri
Ganesh Hukkeri (born 24 July 1978) is an Indian Politician.
- Karan Ganesh
Karan Ganesh (born October 24, 1986) is an American cricketer.
- Janan Ganesh
Janan Ganesh (born 18 February 1982) is a British journalist, author and political commentator.
- Ganesh Sundaram
Ganesh Sundaram (born 30 May 1969) is an Indian playback singer active mainly in Malayalam films.
- Amresh Ganesh
Amresh Ganesh is an Indian actor, film composer and singer, who has worked in Tamil language films.
- S. Ganesh
Subramaniam Ganesh (born 23 May 1968) is an Indian geneticist, molecular biologist and a professor at the department of biological sciences and bio-engineering of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
- Ganesh Bagler
Ganesh Bagler is known for his research in Computational Gastronomy, an emerging data science of food, flavors and health.
- Mohandas
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Dhanishta Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra for Ganesh is Dhanishta. The name Ganesh is associated with the deity Vasus (Vedic Deities), and is ruled by the Mars. The symbol for Ganesh is Drum, and it is characterized by Wealth, Music. This name is connected to the element Earth and embodies the Prosperous, Joyful.| name | Śrāviṣṭha (Dhanishta) |
| Deity | Vasus (Vedic Deities) |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Symbol | Drum |
| Primary Quality | Wealth, Music |
| Element | Earth |
| Nature | Prosperous, Joyful |
Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology) - 9
Baby Name Ganesh Numerology: Name Ganesh has a number value of 9 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
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Syllables in Ganesh Name
How many syllables in baby name Ganesh? Ganesh has 2 syllables. The name "Ganesh" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Ganesh? | 2 (ganesh) |
| Numbers of characters: | 6 |
| Unique letters: | 6 (g, a, n, e, s, h) |
| Ganesh backwards: | hsenag |
| Ganesh sorted alphabetically: | aeghns |
Name Ganesh is combinations of, 1 occurance of G, 1 occurance of A, 1 occurance of N, 1 occurance of E, 1 occurance of S, 1 occurance of H.
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Birthday wishes for Ganesh
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Ganesh
Ganesh's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Ganesh on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Ganesh! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Ganesh, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Ganesh! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Ganesh
What is the meaning of Ganesh?
Name Ganesh means Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati ; The Elephant -Headed Hindu God ; Lord of Hordes as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Ganesh Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Ganesh?
Name Ganesh has numerology 7 as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Ganesh?
The lucky number of name Ganesh is 7 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Ganesh name?
The name Ganesh has 6 letters. The name Ganesh consists of 1 word with 6 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Ganesh?
Name Ganesh belongs to Dhanishta nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Ganesh come from?
Ganesh is a Indian, Sanskrit name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Ganesh?
The name Ganesh is of Indian, Sanskrit origin and is used within Hindu communities.
What does Ganesh mean?
Name Ganesh means Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati ; The Elephant -Headed Hindu God ; Lord of Hordes as per The ParentZ
What does the name Ganesh mean?
Ganesh is of Indian, Sanskrit origin and means Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati ; The Elephant -Headed Hindu God ; Lord of Hordes as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Ganesh?
Ganesh means Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati ; The Elephant -Headed Hindu God ; Lord of Hordes and is a Indian, Sanskrit name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Ganesh name?
The name Ganesh consists of 6 alphabets.
Suggest some heartfelt birthday wishes for Ganesh?
Happy Birthday, Ganesh! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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