What origin is the name Ganeesha?

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

What are good brother names for Ganeesha?

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

What is the rashi of the name Ganeesha?

Ganeesha 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.

Is it Ganeesha or Ganesha?

Both spellings are used. Ganeesha means "Lord of the hosts; elephant-headed Hindu deity"; Ganesha is listed with the meaning "Lord Ganesh (Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati)". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Ganisha.

Ganeesha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ganeesha

Ganeesha

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Ganeesha is an Indian unisex name meaning "Lord of the hosts; elephant-headed Hindu deity".

Ganeesha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord of the hosts; elephant-headed Hindu deity". 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 Ganeesha mean?

Lord of the hosts; elephant-headed Hindu deity

How popular is Ganeesha?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Ganeesha

What does Ganeesha mean?

Ganeesha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord of the hosts; elephant-headed Hindu deity".

How popular is Ganeesha?

We have no birth-record ranking for Ganeesha: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Ganeesha

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Ganeesha

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Ganeesha.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

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

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.