name
Ganesh
gah-NESH
/ɡɑːˈnɛʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Ganesh
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Nepali / Sanskrit
- Meaning
- lord of the multitudes; elephant-headed deity, remover of obstacles
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Ganesha, Ganeshe
Common mispronunciations
GAY-neshGAN-esh
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on second syllable. Ganesh is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism and is especially venerated in Nepal. The name is used by Hindus across South Asia.
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