Boy • Modern Tamil
Ganesha
கணேசா
Signature Meaning
Ganesha is the name of a widely revered Hindu deity, recognizable by his elephant head and association with wisdom. The name is traditionally understood from Sanskrit roots to mean "lord of the ganas" or "leader of the multitudes." It is commonly used across South Asian cultures and often chosen to invoke blessings for removing obstacles and for success in new beginnings.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ɡAɳEːSaː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
G(3) + A(1) + N(5) + E(5) + S(3) + H(5) + A(1) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeguh-NAY-saa
Tamil syllablesக-ணே-சா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɡaɳeːsaː/
Audio Speed:
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
GaaneshaaGanesaGaneshhaGaanesaaGaaneshhaa