Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Gajanan

“Elephant-faced and is an epithet of Ganesha”

About the name Gajanan

Meaning
Elephant-faced and is an epithet of Ganesha
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Name number
3

Numerology of Gajanan

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Gajanan

Dhanishta

Naming syllable “Ga” · ruled by Mars

Pada 1234
Moon signMakara (Capricorn)
DeityThe Vasus, gods of abundance
SymbolA drum

Ambitious, generous and rhythmic. Traditionally linked with music, energy and the drive to do well.

All Dhanishta names
Gajanan starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Gajanan

What does the name Gajanan mean?

Gajanan means "Elephant-faced and is an epithet of Ganesha" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Gajanan a boy or a girl name?

Gajanan is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Gajanan match?

The name Gajanan starts with the syllable "Ga", which is a naming syllable of Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Gajanan?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Gajanan adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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