Lord Ganesha is also known as the vighnaharta and is given extreme importance amongst all the five devtas. The five devtas are Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Surya, Shakti and Ganesha. These five devtas together constitute the universe also known as the Brahman and it is a supreme one. Lord Ganesha is Lord Shiva and Parvati’s son and is given the first invitation or worship whenever anything auspicious takes place in the households of our country be it a marriage, the birth of a baby etc.
In Hindu Mythology, and in some families 10 lord Ganesha names in Sanskrit are taken prior to starting a new task. Lord Ganesha is worshipped in all parts of the country and yet is more famous in Maharashtra, and Ganpati names for baby boy in Marathi are used there. Even in today’s time, this practice is followed and the modern Ganesha names for baby boy are sought after. It is the belief of the parents that their little one will have the magnanimous qualities of Lord Ganesha if they name their baby after him.
In This Article
- 300 Names of Hindu Lord Ganesha For Your Baby Boy
- Unique Names Inspired by Lord Ganesha For Baby Boy
- Lord Ganesha Names For Baby Boy in Sanskrit
- Lord Ganapati Names For Baby Boy in Marathi
- Modern Lord Ganapati Names For Baby Boy
- Infographic of Unique Names of Lord Ganesha
- FAQ’s
300 Names of Hindu Lord Ganesha For Your Baby Boy
It is common in our country to name a new-born baby after a god and Lord Ganesha is worshipped in almost all parts of the country. He is powerful, the destroyer of evil, full of knowledge and wisdom, loveable and modest. So, it is the first choice of the parents due to so many attributes he possesses. The list given below is a mix of different types of names, modern, traditional, and even a mix as different parents have different choices. There are more than 100 Ganapati names or Ganapati bappa names that can be chosen from and 300 names of Lord Ganesha for baby boy are given in the table below. The baby boy names meaning Lord Ganesha are also given in the table.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aaradhya | Blessing of Lord Ganesha |
2 | Aatesh | The one who symbolizes Lord Ganesha |
3 | Aathesha | It refers to a king |
4 | Aatish | A dynamic person |
5 | Aayog | One who has a strong bond with Lord Ganesha |
6 | Achyuth | Is the undestructible one |
7 | Adhrav | Lord Ganesha |
8 | Adhyaksha | The great presider |
9 | Adidev | The first god |
10 | Advaith | One who is unique |
11 | Agranya | It refers to the first born |
12 | Akhuga | The one who rides a rat |
13 | Akurath | It refers to Lord Ganesha |
14 | Alampata | Ever eternal Lord |
15 | Amay | Dismayed |
16 | Amegh | The invincible one |
17 | Amey | Refers to an eagle and a name for Lord Ganesha |
18 | Ameya | It means limitless |
19 | Amit | It means limitless |
20 | Amiy | Lord Ganesha |
21 | Amod | It means delight and pleasure |
22 | Amog | The precious one |
23 | Amogh | Lord of wisdom and wealth |
24 | Anaimuga | Another name for god |
25 | Anant | Admirable |
26 | Anantachidrupamayam | Infinite and Consciousness Personified |
27 | Anav | One who has love for mankind |
28 | Anavit | Leader |
29 | Anaye | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
30 | Aneek | Someone filled with splendour |
31 | Ankish | Lord Ganesha |
32 | Anmay | One who cannot be broken |
33 | Anmay | The unbreakable |
34 | Annay | Leader of god |
35 | Anough | Name of Lord Ganesha |
36 | Anuj | It means younger brother and the name for Lord Ganesha |
37 | Anvit | Leader |
38 | Anwith | It means full of love |
39 | Aparajit | It means the undefeated one |
40 | Arhat | Worthy |
41 | Ariket | Lord Ganesha |
42 | Arvik | Universal |
43 | Ashrith | The one who protects |
44 | Ashu | It refers to the innocent one |
45 | Asit | It refers to the peaceful one |
46 | Asy | Lord Ganesha |
47 | Atharv | It means knowledge |
48 | Atharva | The god who fights against all obstacles |
49 | Athruv | Lord Ganesha |
50 | Atvar | One who is knowledgeable |
51 | Avaneesh | It refers to the lord of the entire world |
52 | Avneesh | Lord of the earth |
53 | Avnesha | It refers to the entire world |
54 | Ayaan | The one who shows the right way to live |
55 | Ayan | It means watchful |
56 | Bahuliya | Abundant |
57 | Balagnapati | Little Ganapati |
58 | Balchandra | The moon crested Lord. |
59 | Balesh | It refers to Lord Ganesha |
60 | Benak | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
61 | Bheema | The mighty one |
62 | Bhuvanpathi | It symbolizes God |
63 | Buddhinath | God of wisdom |
64 | Buddhipriya | The one who bestows knowledge |
65 | Buddhividhata | God of Knowledge |
66 | Chaturbhuj | One with four arms |
67 | Chinmay | Is the one full with knowledge |
68 | Chintamani | The Philosphers stone |
69 | Darseel | Lord Ganesha |
70 | Daywa | One who is divine |
71 | Devavrata | One who accepts all penances |
72 | Devendrashika | Is the protector of all gods |
73 | Deyva | Name of Lord Ganesha |
74 | Dhaarmik | One who is as charitable as Lord Ganesha himself |
75 | Dhoomravarna | Refers to the hued lord |
76 | Dignesh | The lord of direction |
77 | Durantadeva | The one who removes all obstacles |
78 | Durja | The invincible |
79 | Dvaimatura | One who has two mothers |
80 | Ekadant | It refers to the one-toothed god |
81 | Ekadrishta | Another name for lord Ganesha |
82 | Eshanputra | Son of lord Shiva |
83 | Gadadhara | It refers to the powerful one |
84 | Gadin | Lord Ganesha |
85 | Gajadev | Lord of elephants |
86 | Gajakarna | One with ears like that of elephant |
87 | Gajanan | One who has a face like elephant |
88 | Gajananneti | It refers to the elephant faced lord |
89 | Gajaraj | King of elephants |
90 | Gajavakra | Trunk of The Elephant |
91 | Gajavaktra | Ine with mouth like elephant |
92 | Gajdant | It refers to the elephant teeth |
93 | Gajpal | Lord Ganesha |
94 | Gajrup | Like an elephant |
95 | Gajvadan | Name of lord Ganesha |
96 | Ganadhyakshina | Leader of all celestial bodies |
97 | Ganan | It refers to the fair one |
98 | Ganapthi | Lord of all Gods |
99 | Ganesha | Lord of the army |
100 | Ganpat | Lord Ganesha |
101 | Gansh | Ganesha |
102 | Ganvith | The Independent one |
103 | Gattani | Lord Ganesha |
104 | Gaurik | It refers to the son of Goddess Gauri |
105 | Gaurinandan | The son of goddess Gauri |
106 | Gaurisuta | The son of Gauri |
107 | Ghanesh | Derived from Ganesh |
108 | Ghanya | Powerful |
109 | Gopesha | Lord Ganesha |
110 | Gunatita | Transcending all |
111 | Gunina | One who is The Master of All Virtues |
112 | Haridra | Inspired by lord |
113 | Harsha | One who is happy |
114 | Heramb | A calm and respected person |
115 | Heramba | The beloved son of mother |
116 | Hetuka | Lord Ganesha |
117 | Ibhaan | The god whose face resembles an elephant |
118 | Ikshu | Something sweet and desirable |
119 | Indraneel | It refers to blue colour signifying emerald |
120 | Jainish | Lord of Ganesha |
121 | Kabilaan | A saint who worshipped Lord Ganesha |
122 | Kahaan | Name of Lord Ganesha |
123 | Kajaraj | Anothher name for Lord Ganesha |
124 | Kamesh | Lord of Love |
125 | Kanish | Caring |
126 | Kanraj | Lord Ganesha |
127 | Kapil | It is the name of a sage |
128 | Kapila | The one who is yellowisg brown in colour |
129 | Karata | A name for Lord Ganesha |
130 | Karthika | Son of Lord Shiva |
131 | Karunya | Calm and peaceful |
132 | Kaurik | Lord Ganesha |
133 | Kaveesha | King of all poets |
134 | Kavesh | A shield |
135 | Kavish | Another name for lord |
136 | Keenan | The ancient one |
137 | Kenil | Name of Lord Ganesha |
138 | Keyansh | Person with all qualities |
139 | Khelan | Lord Ganesha |
140 | Kripalu | The merciful lord |
141 | Krishapingaksha | Yellowish-Brown Eyed |
142 | Kriti | It means fame |
143 | Krshang | A mix of K for Krishna, S for Shiva and G for ganesha |
144 | Kshamakaram | The place of forgiveness |
145 | Kshipra | Easy to appease |
146 | Laavin | One who carries the fragrance of the Lord |
147 | Lambodra | It is the one with huge belly |
148 | Lapaya | Lord Ganesha |
149 | Lolaksi | The power of Lord Ganesha |
150 | Lovik | Lord Ganesha |
151 | Mahabala | The one with super strength |
152 | Mahabali | One who is strong as god |
153 | Mahaganapati | Supreme lord |
154 | Maham | It refers to a full moon |
155 | Mahamati | One with a big brain |
156 | Maheshwaram | Lord of the universe |
157 | Mahimn | Lord Ganesha |
158 | Mahodar | Kind and generous |
159 | Mandar | A mountain |
160 | Mangal | Auspicious one |
161 | Manomay | Winner of hearts |
162 | Mayrush | It refers to lord Ganesha |
163 | Mohit | It refers to the attractive one |
164 | Morya | Devotee of Lord Ganesha |
165 | Mrityunjay | The one who conquers death |
166 | Muktidaya | Bestower of eternal bliss |
167 | Muktidaya | Bestower of Eternal Bliss |
168 | Mundakarama | Abode of happiness |
169 | Munistuta | Is the one praised by sages |
170 | Musikvahana | One who has a mouse as his charioteer |
171 | Nadapratithishta | One who loves music |
172 | Naitik | Lord Ganesha |
173 | Namasthetu | Vanquisher of sins |
174 | Nandana | An achiever |
175 | Natik | It is inspired by Lord’s name |
176 | Nibhish | Lord Ganesha |
177 | Nidheeshwar | One who bestows wealth |
178 | Nidish | Giver of wealth |
179 | Nimish | It refers to the gleam of eyes |
180 | Nirmal | Pure and spotless |
181 | Nitikh | Master of justice |
182 | Nyrvig | One who removes obstacles |
183 | Ojas | One who shines brightly |
184 | Omkara | Blessed with new beginnings |
185 | Parin | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
186 | Parvatinandan | Son of Parvathy |
187 | Pradnyesh | The Lord of all knowledge and wisdom |
188 | Pragnay | Famous |
189 | Prahar | The one who signifies the correct beginning |
190 | Prajith | The kind one |
191 | Pramod | It refers to growth |
192 | Pramoda | The lord of all abodes |
193 | Pranav | The divine sound |
194 | Pratam | The first one |
195 | Prathemshwara | First amongst all |
196 | Prathmesh | The best amongst all |
197 | Priyank | It refers to the moon and a name for Lord Ganesha |
198 | Purush | The omnipotent one |
199 | Rajan | The powerful one |
200 | Ranesh | Lord of the battle |
201 | Riddhesh | The god who resides in all |
202 | Rudhav | Lord Ganesha |
203 | Rudraanush | A strong name for the Lord |
204 | Rudrapreeyam | Beloved of Lord Shiva |
205 | Rudveda | One that signifies the power of Lord Ganesha |
206 | Saarik | Lord Ganesha |
207 | Sajith | It is the superior one |
208 | Sanmukh | One with bright destiny |
209 | Sarvadevatman | Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings |
210 | Sarvambh | Lord Ganesha or the universe known as sarva |
211 | Sarvasiddhanta | One who bestows wisdom and skills |
212 | Sarvatmaka | God Ganesha |
213 | Sarvatman | It means the protector of the universe |
214 | Saswata | Lord Ganesha |
215 | Saurjyesh | The lord of valour |
216 | Shambhav | It refers to son of Lord Shiva |
217 | Sharwath | It means wealth |
218 | Shashivarna | One who looks like the moon |
219 | Shashivarnam | One who has a moon-like complexion |
220 | Shataneek | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
221 | Shetty | Lord Ganesha |
222 | Shivatmaj | Born from the soul of Shiva |
223 | Shivsunu | One who overcomes all odds in life |
224 | Shoorpakarna | Large eared lord |
225 | Shreeda | The one bestowed with wealth |
226 | Shreeja | A godly person who is creative and communicative |
227 | Shreyas | The superior one |
228 | Shrijai | The victorious one |
229 | Shriniketh | Abode of beauty |
230 | Shrinil | Lord Ganesha |
231 | Shubhagunakanan | One who is The Master of All Virtues |
232 | Shwet | It means the lovable |
233 | Siddhidhata | Bestower of Success & Accomplishments |
234 | Siddhivi | Bestower of Success |
235 | Sidheshwar | It means the successful one |
236 | Skand | The son of shiva |
237 | Sohil | The handsome one |
238 | Sreenoy | Lord Ganesha |
239 | Sreesh | Refers to Lord Ganesha |
240 | Sriganesh | Lord Ganesha |
241 | Srinay | Lord Ganesha |
242 | Subhayu | The auspicious one |
243 | Sumith | Good friend |
244 | Sumuk | It is another name for Lord Ganesh |
245 | Supash | Lord Ganesha |
246 | Sureshwaram | Lord of all gods |
247 | Svarna | Lord Ganesha |
248 | Svojas | Strong and powerful |
249 | Swaminath | The lord almighty |
250 | Swamy | The mystic one |
251 | Swanand | Name of Lord Ganesha |
252 | Swaroop | The one with a lovely face |
253 | Swastik | Conducive to well-being |
254 | Takashy | Lord Ganesha |
255 | Taksh | Beautiful and creative |
256 | Takshay | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
257 | Takshesh | Ruler of Daksa |
258 | Tanaya | Lord of Ganesha |
259 | Tanush | It refers to the one with the brilliance of a god |
260 | Tarak | The protector of all |
261 | Tarun | Ageless |
262 | Thhnush | Lord Ganesha |
263 | Tridhatri | Lord Ganesha |
264 | Umpautra | It refers to the son of Goddess Parvathi |
265 | Vadant | Blessed with vedas |
266 | Vajasi | Equal to Lord Ganesha |
267 | Vakrabhuja | Lord Ganesha |
268 | Vakratund | Lord Ganesha |
269 | Valda | It means the ruler |
270 | Varad | It refers to the strength |
271 | Varadavinayaka | Bestower of Success |
272 | Varagnapati | Bestower of boons |
273 | Varaprada | Bestower of boons |
274 | Varsith | Knowledgeable and adjustable |
275 | Vedansh | Part of Lord Ganesha |
276 | Vedant | It means holy wisdom |
277 | Veeraganapati | Heroic Lord |
278 | Vibudheshvara | The lord of the wise |
279 | Vidhyadhar | One with knowledge and wisdom |
280 | Vidyavaridhi | God of wisdom |
281 | Vighnajit | Conqueror of obstacles |
282 | Vighnarajendra | One who removes all obstacles |
283 | Vignesh | The one who removes obstacles |
284 | Vikat | Another name for the Lord with magnificent personality |
285 | Vinay | Good Manners |
286 | Vinayak | It refers to a leader |
287 | Vinayakam | Lord of all |
288 | Viratapati | It refers to the big god |
289 | Vishwanetra | It means the eye of the world |
290 | Vishwaraja | King of The World |
291 | Visvak | It refers to the treasurer of the entire world |
292 | Visvamukh | Is the master of the whole universe |
293 | Vivek | It means wisdom |
294 | Vratpati | It refers to the god of all fasts |
295 | Vyom | Atmosphere |
296 | Wriddhish | Lord Ganesha |
297 | Yashaskaram | Bestower of Fortune and Fame |
298 | Yogadhipa | The Lord of Meditation |
299 | Yunay | It means the powerful one |
300 | Yuvan | Youthful |
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Unique Names Inspired by Lord Ganesha For Baby Boy
Some parents prefer to not keep very common names for the child, they are always on the lookout for unique names which makes their child stand out amongst the others. Some such names have been compiled in the list as under:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aadidev | The first and prime god that is worshipped |
2 | Advaita | Unique one |
3 | Akhuga | The one riding on a rat |
4 | Akhurath | The one whose vehicle is a mice |
5 | Alampat | Eternal like god |
6 | Ambikeya | One who hails from the mountains of the world |
7 | Amit | Indestructible and infinite |
8 | Ayan | Two solstices |
9 | Balesh | One who fights the evil |
10 | Bhaalchandra | Used in relation to Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva |
11 | Bhupati | One loved by all |
12 | Devavrat | One who does not judge |
13 | Durja | One who cannot be destroyed |
14 | Ishanputra | Lord Shivas son, and Lord Shiva is also known as shan |
15 | Kapil | Brownish yellow skin |
16 | Kavish | King of poets |
17 | Lambakarna | Large ears like Lord Ganesha |
18 | Mahamati | Full of wisdom as the lord himself |
19 | Manomay | One who wins the heart |
20 | Muktidaya | Eternal bliss and charm |
21 | Nitya | Something thats everlasting |
22 | Ojas | Brilliant as the god himself |
23 | Shardul | The king of all Gods |
24 | Shubhan | The Auspicious one |
25 | Taksh | Eyes like the pigeon |
26 | Uddanda | Enemy of all evils of the world |
27 | Varad | Strength like Ganesha |
28 | Visvak | The treasurer of the world |
29 | Yashvasin | Large number of believers |
30 | Yunay | The most powerful |
Lord Ganesha Names For Baby Boy in Sanskrit
Sanskrit is the base of most of the languages spoken in our country. Some Sanskrit names sound very different and have a beautiful meaning attached to it. Some such names are compiled under:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Ajit | Someone whose presence causes evil to tremble in fear |
2 | Akuratha | One who has a mouse as his charioteer |
3 | Arhat | A person who is respected by all |
4 | Avnish | The God who rules over all the worlds |
5 | Chaturbhuja | The God with four arms |
6 | Gajaanand | The happy God with the face of an elephant |
7 | Ganesha | The very name of the Lord, who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati |
8 | Gajavaktra | One who has a mouth like an elephant |
9 | Haridra | Someone who has a golden-coloured skin |
10 | Heramba | A person carrying the calm and respect of Lord Ganesha |
11 | Kavish | Another name for Lord Ganesha, for his prowess in poetry |
12 | Keerthi | Someone who carries fame and popularity as the Lord himself |
13 | Kshipra | The Lord who is appeased by many |
14 | Lambodaram | The Lord with the big belly |
15 | Mahabali | Someone who is as strong as Lord Ganesha himself |
16 | Maham | The greatest God |
17 | Nandan | The Lord of celebration and happiness whose abode is in Kailash |
18 | Namasthetu | Vanquisher of all evils and vices and sins |
19 | Pareen | A traditional name for Lord Ganesha |
20 | Purush | Quite literally the man who is capable of anything |
21 | Rakta | One who has red coloured body |
22 | Rudrapreeyam | Lord Ganesha, who is quite dear to Lord Rudra |
23 | Shambhu | A reference to Lord Ganesha by praising Lord Shiva |
24 | Shoorpakarnna | Large-eared Lord |
25 | Sumukh | The one who is born with an appealing face |
26 | Swarup | The Lord of all truth and ultimate beauty |
27 | Tarun | The God who is ageless and young forever |
28 | Vinayakam | The leader of all Gods |
29 | Vighnahara | Remover of all obstacles |
30 | Vighnarajendra | Lord of all obstacles |
31 | Yogadhipa | The lord of meditation |
32 | Yashaskaram | Bestower of fame and fortune |
33 | Yashasvasin | The Lord who brings happiness and success |
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Lord Ganapati Names For Baby Boy in Marathi
Lord Ganesha is worshipped all over the country but is most popular in Maharashtra and South India. Ganesh Chaturthi shows splendour, rigour and excitement to get him home and then bid farewell after a few days. The nine days when he is bought home are celebrated with feast and puja ceremonies. Due to his loving, affectionate, powerful, knowledgeable and generous nature, people in these parts of the country prefer to keep the baby boy names in Marathi and other languages are spoken there. Few such names are given below:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Amey | Eagle |
2 | Anuj | Younger brother |
3 | Ashu | Innocent |
4 | Asit | Unlimited |
5 | Asy | Lord Ganesha |
6 | Durvang | Lord Ganesha |
7 | Ijay | Lord Ganesha |
8 | Mayrush | Lord Ganesha |
9 | Ojas | Full of light |
10 | Subh | Auspiciou |
11 | Sushank | Lord Ganesha |
12 | Svojas | Very strong |
13 | Swanand | Name of Lord Ganesha |
14 | Taksh | Strong |
15 | Tanay | Son of wind |
16 | Tarun | Youth and tender |
17 | Varad | God of fire |
18 | Vedant | Holy Wisdom |
19 | Vivak | Name of Lord Ganesha |
20 | Yagnesh | Religious Leader |
Modern Lord Ganapati Names For Baby Boy
In today’s time, parents prefer to have names for their kids that are not too long and boring to hear. The idea is to have something short, sweet and with a strong meaning attached to it. Some similar names have been compiled as under:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aathesh | Lord Ganesh, King |
2 | Aayog | Having a strong bond with Lord Ganesha |
3 | Amod | A God that signifies pleasure |
4 | Amogh | Fruitful, unerring |
5 | Anav | The elephant-god filled with love for mankind |
6 | Anaye | Without a superior, another name of Lord Ganesh |
7 | Avnesha | The entire world inside a single God |
8 | Ayaan | The God showing the right way to live |
9 | Gaurik | Someone carrying the beauty of white mustard like the God himself |
10 | Ibhaan | The God whose face resembles an elephant |
11 | Kabilaan | A popular saint who worship Lord Ganesha |
12 | Laavin | Someone carrying the fragrance of the Lord himself |
13 | Parin | Another name of Lord Ganesha |
14 | Riddhesh | The God who resides in the heart of all people |
15 | Rudraanush | A powerful name for the Lord housing pure fire |
16 | Rudveda | A name that recalls the power of Lord Ganesha |
17 | Shreeja | A Godly person who is creative and communicative with everyone |
18 | Tanush | A boy with the brilliance of a God |
19 | Vighnesh | A destroyer of evil, this name is popular in South India |
20 | Vikat | Another name for the Lord having a magnificent personality |
Naming boys after lord Ganesha can be very beneficial as he had many qualities and was even an obedient son. Parents believe that the name can have a great impact and there are chances that the boy can grow up to be a respectful and obedient son. It is hence the responsibility of parents to check the meaning and then decide on a suitable name for their baby boy.
Infographic of Unique Names of Lord Ganesha
FAQ’s
1. What Does Boy Name Ganesha Mean?
Hindu God Ganesha is considered a symbol of wisdom, and intellect and the one who brings good luck. In Sanskrit, Ganesha means “People’s God”.
2. Whose Child is Ganesha?
Ganesha is the child of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. According to Hindu scriptures, lord Ganesha is elephant-headed and symbolizes wisdom, and brings good luck to people who worship him.
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