What origin is the name Guganesh?

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

What are good brother names for Guganesh?

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

What is the rashi of the name Guganesh?

Guganesh starts with the syllable “Gu” (गू), which traditionally belongs to Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 3, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Guganesh

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Guganesh

Guganesh

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Guganesh is an Indian unisex name meaning "Lord Murugan".

Guganesh is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord Murugan". 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 Guganesh mean?

Lord Murugan

How popular is Guganesh?

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Quick answers about Guganesh

What does Guganesh mean?

Guganesh is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord Murugan".

How popular is Guganesh?

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Brother names that go with Guganesh

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Guganesh.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Gu (गू)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Dhanishta, pada 3
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Gu” suit babies born in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.