Ganeesh
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ganeesh
Ganeesh is a variant spelling of Ganesh, derived from Sanskrit roots "gana" (multitude/group) and "isha" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Multitudes" or "Lord of the Hosts." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and refers to the elephant-headed deity worshipped throughout India and the Hindu diaspora as the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings.
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Etymology
Ganeesh is a variant spelling of Ganesh, derived from Sanskrit roots "gana" (multitude/group) and "isha" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Multitudes" or "Lord of the Hosts." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and refers to the elephant-headed deity worshipped throughout India and the Hindu diaspora as the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings.
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