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- Ganesha
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The female first name Ganesha (गणेश) has its roots in Hinduism. Translated into English, it means 'the Lord of Hosts' and 'the Lord of Hordes'.
What does the name Ganesha mean?
The female first name Ganesha (गणेश) originates from Hinduism. In English translation, its meanings are 'the Lord of Hosts' and 'the Lord of Hordes'. It derives from Sanskrit and consists of the two elements gaṇa (गण), meaning 'horde', 'group', or 'multitude', and īśa (ईश), meaning 'lord', 'ruler', 'prince', or 'master'. Ganesha is regarded as the Hindu god of wisdom and happiness. An alternative spelling is Ganesh.
Where does the name Ganesha come from?
The name Ganesha has a Sanskrit origin and means 'the Lord of Hosts'. The linguistic composition in Sanskrit combines gaṇa (गण) = horde, group, multitude and īśa (ईश) = lord, ruler, prince, master. It belongs to the Hindu tradition.
How do you pronounce Ganesha?
Ga-ne-sha
Popularity
In Germany, Ganesha is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2002, when the name Ganesha reached the 3,491st position in the name charts of Canada. Between 1980 and 2024, Ganesha was given as a first name in Canada fewer than 10 times, placing it at the 8,258th position. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been used there.
Nicknames & pet names
Genschi
Famous people
- Ganesha (god in Hinduism)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ganesha
What is the origin of the name Ganesha?
The name Ganesha has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the Lord of Hosts'.
What does the name Ganesha mean?
Ganesha consists of the elements 'gaṇa', which means 'horde' or 'group', and 'īśa', which means 'lord' or 'master'.
How popular is the name Ganesha?
Ganesha is well-known in Hindu culture and is often given, but its popularity varies greatly depending on region and cultural context.