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    Tarasha ChandraBy Tarasha ChandraApril 21, 2025017 Mins Read

    Hindu Lord Ganesha Names For Your Baby Boys

    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.

    Table of contents
    1. 300 Names of Hindu Lord Ganesha For Your Baby Boy
    2. Unique Names Inspired by Lord Ganesha For Baby Boy
    3. Lord Ganesha Names For Baby Boy in Sanskrit
    4. Lord Ganapati Names For Baby Boy in Marathi
    5. Modern Lord Ganapati Names For Baby Boy
    6. Infographic of Unique Names of Lord Ganesha
    7. 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

    Unique Names Inspired by Lord Ganesha For Baby Boy

    Some parents prefer to not keep prevalent names for their children, they are always on the lookout for unique names that make 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 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

    Infographic

    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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