Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Ganapati

“Leader of the ganas, or divine attendants”

About the name Ganapati

Meaning
Leader of the ganas, or divine attendants
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Name number
6

Numerology of Ganapati

Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded.

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

Nakshatra for Ganapati

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
Ganapati 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 Ganapati

What does the name Ganapati mean?

Ganapati means "Leader of the ganas, or divine attendants" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Ganapati a boy or a girl name?

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

Which nakshatra does the name Ganapati match?

The name Ganapati 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 Ganapati?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Ganapati adds up to 6. Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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