Ganesa
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ganesa
The given name 'Ganesa' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Gana' meaning 'host' or 'group' and 'Isha' meaning 'lord', thus referring to the remover of obstacles and the lord of hosts.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ganesa' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Gana' meaning 'host' or 'group' and 'Isha' meaning 'lord', thus referring to the remover of obstacles and the lord of hosts. The name 'Ganesa' is associated with the Hindu deity Ganesha, who is revered in Hinduism and is also worshipped in Buddhism and Jainism, particularly in the context of the removal of obstacles and the beginning of new endeavors.
Ganesa currently ranks #18,453 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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