Boy • Modern Tamil
Ganapathi
கணபதி
Signature Meaning
Ganapathi is a traditional South Indian form of Ganapati, a name of the Hindu deity Ganesha. It is often interpreted to mean “lord of the hosts” or “leader of the multitudes,” and is associated with wisdom, removal of obstacles, and auspicious beginnings. The name is commonly used in Tamil-speaking communities as a devotional or given name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KaɳApati/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 29 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
G(3) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + P(8) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + I(1) = 29
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 41 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekah-NAH-puh-tih
Tamil syllablesக-ண-ப-தி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɳapati/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
GaanaapaathiGanapatheeGanapatiGanapathhiGaanaapaatiGanapatee