What origin is the name Ghatotkacha?

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

What are good sister names for Ghatotkacha?

Names from the same Sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Ghatotkacha — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our Sanskrit names page.

What is the rashi of the name Ghatotkacha?

Ghatotkacha starts with the syllable “Gha” (घ), which traditionally belongs to Ardra nakshatra, pada 2, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Ghatotkacha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ghatotkacha

Ghatotkacha

Boy

Sanskrit

4 syllables

Ghatotkacha is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning "Bald as a pot (Mythological warrior)".

With Sanskrit roots, Ghatotkacha is a boy name that means "Bald as a pot (Mythological warrior)". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Bald as a pot (Mythological warrior)

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ghatotkacha

What does Ghatotkacha mean?

Ghatotkacha is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Bald as a pot (Mythological warrior)".

How popular is Ghatotkacha?

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Sister names that go with Ghatotkacha

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Gha (घ)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Ardra, pada 2
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Gha” suit babies born in Ardra nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.