Hindu Lord Ganesha Names For Your Baby Boys

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Tarasha Chandra

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Tarasha is the mother of two kids, a 12-year-old preteen boy, and an inquisitive and bubbly 8-year-old girl. She has her hands full. She loves giving a personal touch to her articles by incorporating all her experiences as a full-time mom. Tarasha brings with her more than 15 years of writing experience in various domains of parenting.

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.

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

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

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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 of Unique Names of Lord Ganesh With Meanings

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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