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Ganesan

Elephant-headed god

ga-NEH-shahnɡaːnɛːʃən

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Tuesday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Male)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Ganesan is the name of the Hindu god with an elephant head, who is the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and knowledge. He is also known as Lord Ganesha or Vinayaka. This name represents power, wisdom, and good fortune.

Spiritual meaning

Symbol of wisdom, strength, and removal of obstacles.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

Ganesh-putra

Son of Ganesha

🇮🇳Hindi

गाणेशवंशी

Ganesha's descendant

🇮🇳Tamil

கனேசன்

கனேசர்의 ஓடியர்

🇮🇳Telugu

గనేశదేశ

గనేశ్యుదేశయేదు

🇮🇳Marathi

Ganesan

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Elephant-headed god

🇧🇩Bengali

Ganesan

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Elephant-headed god

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

ga-NEH-shahn

ɡaːnɛːʃən

Lucky number

2

Lucky day

Tuesday

Lucky colors

RedOrangeYellow

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Crystal

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Ganesan is a revered name in Hindu culture, and it is synonymous with strength, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Lord Ganesha, represented by this name, is invoked before the commencement of any new venture or important event to seek his blessings for its successful completion. The image of Lord Ganesha, particularly his large, curved-tusk elephant head, is a common sight in many Hindu homes and places of worship. Festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrate the arrival of Lord Ganesha and are marked with great joy and festivity.

The name Ganesan holds deep spiritual significance for Hindus, symbolizing wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge. Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, is believed to be the one who bestows knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence on his devotees. He is often invoked before studying or taking any important decisions. Furthermore, Lord Ganesha is also revered as the god of new beginnings and is known to clear obstacles, thereby making the name Ganesan and its associated deity highly auspicious in Hindu beliefs.

Historical references

Ganesh is known as the god of knowledge, wisdom and new beginnings. He is also the remover of obstacles, the god of success and the god of good fortune.

4th and 5th centuries CE

Ganesh is believed to have been born to Subrahmanya and Parvati, the goddess of fertility and creation, to prevent the god Shiva from harming Parvati during her bath. Ganesh is also known as the elephant-headed god.

2nd century BCE - 2nd century CE

Notable people with this name

Actor Revathy KarunaswamyDirector Gautham Vasudev Menon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elephant-headed god