Lord Ganesha is known by many names. There are 108 names of Ganesha in Hindu Mythology. Many of these names suit when they carry significant meaning.
It is important to understand that the name and pronunciation depend on the origin and therefore not all Ganesha names might be known to you.
While some names do not have their English equivalent meaning and they have been translated for your ease.
108 Sanskrit Names of Ganesha with Meaning
The alphabetical list consists of the most popular Sanskrit names of Ganesha to help to narrow down the process of your search.
Names of Ganesha in Sanskrit
In case you feel difficulty with the exact pronunciation, you can refer to the original language of origin or comment down the name and we will find the exact pronunciation for you.
What signifies the meaning of the names of Ganesha?
Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati is popularly worshipped under different names like Sumukha, Ekadanta, Kapila, Gajakarna, Lambodara, Vikath, Vidhnanashaka, Vinayaka, Dhumraketu, Ganadhayaksha, Bhalchandra and Gajanana.
Ganesh means “lord of hordes” from Sanskrit गण (Gana) meaning “horde, multitude” and ईश (isha) meaning “lord, ruler”.
This is the name of the Hindu god of wisdom and good luck, the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is often depicted to be brave and is worshipped first.
Conclusion
Lord Ganesh is the most powerful of all the gods. His name is prefixed with the Hindu title of respect, ‘Shri’.
In art, he is depicted as a potbellied yellow or red god with four arms and the head of a one-tusked elephant, riding or attended to by a mouse.
He provides knowledge, prosperity, and fortune and is also the Destroyer of Obstacles.
All the above names, if chanted can relieve people of their worries and parents can keep the names of their newborn boys and girls on the names of Ganesha.
People Also Ask (FAQs)
How many names are there for Ganesh?
The god of wisdom and success, Ganesha has 108 names and each name represents one aspect of the god.
What is the name of Lord Ganesha’s wife?
Siddhi and Riddhi are the wives of Hindu God Ganesha. There is an interesting story which narrates how Ganesh Got Married. As Ganesha had an elephant-head no girl was ready to marry him. While all other gods had a consort he did not have one and this angered Ganesha.
What is the first name of Lord Ganesha??
Ganesha’s earliest name was Ekadanta (One Tusked), referring to his single whole tusk, the other being broken.
Who is the guru of Lord Ganesha?
Lord Ganesha promised Guru Vedvyasa that he will write Mahabharata as and how the sage narrates it.
