Ganesha
pronounced /Ga-ne-sha/
Lord of hordes from Sanskrit गण (gana) meaning horde, multitude and ईश (isha) meaning lord, ruler. This is the name of the Hindu god of wisdom and good luck, the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is often depicted as a stout man with the head of an elephant.
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Ganesha is a traditional Hinduism boy name meaning 'Lord of hordes from Sanskrit गण (gana) meaning horde, multitude and ईश (isha) meaning lord, ruler. This is the name of the Hindu god of wisdom and good luck, the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is often depicted as a stout man with the head of an elephant'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ganesha
- What is the meaning of the name Ganesha?
- Ganesha means "Lord of hordes from Sanskrit गण (gana) meaning horde, multitude and ईश (isha) meaning lord, ruler. This is the name of the Hindu god of wisdom and good luck, the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is often depicted as a stout man with the head of an elephant.". It is a traditional boy name of Hinduism origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Ganesha?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Ganesha is Makara.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Ganesha?
- The Nakshatra for Ganesha is Dhanishtha.
- How is Ganesha written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): गनेश · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): ગનેશ
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