What origin is the name Gaganesh?

Gaganesh comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Gaganesh?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Gaganesh — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Gaganesh?

Gaganesh starts with the syllable “Ga” (गा), which traditionally belongs to Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, in Makar rashi (Capricorn). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Gaganesh

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gaganesh

Gaganesh

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Gaganesh is an Indian unisex name meaning "Lord of the sky".

Gaganesh is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord of the sky". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Gaganesh mean?

Lord of the sky

How popular is Gaganesh?

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Quick answers about Gaganesh

What does Gaganesh mean?

Gaganesh is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord of the sky".

How popular is Gaganesh?

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Brother names that go with Gaganesh

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Gaganesh.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ga (गा)
Rashi: Makar (Capricorn)
Nakshatra: Dhanishta, pada 1
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Ga” suit babies born in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Makar rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.