Ganesh - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ganesh \g(a)-ne-

is of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, and its meaning is "lord of the throngs". Ganesh is the Hindu god of wisdom, usually portrayed as a squat little man with an elephant's head.

Similar baby names are Janesh, Dinesh, Gadish, Gaines and Gaynes.

Ganesh is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#63936 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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