Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Ganesan

“Lord of the ganas, or divine attendants”

About the name Ganesan

Meaning
Lord of the ganas, or divine attendants
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Name number
7

Numerology of Ganesan

Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers.

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

Nakshatra for Ganesan

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
Ganesan 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 Ganesan

What does the name Ganesan mean?

Ganesan means "Lord of the ganas, or divine attendants" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Ganesan a boy or a girl name?

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

Which nakshatra does the name Ganesan match?

The name Ganesan 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 Ganesan?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Ganesan adds up to 7. Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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