Ganpati
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Ganpati
Ganpati derives from Sanskrit, combining "gana" (group/multitude) and "pati" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Masses" or "Lord of the Hosts." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures as an epithet for Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered as the remover of obstacles and is particularly prominent in Indian religious practice and Marathi-speaking regions.
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Etymology
Ganpati derives from Sanskrit, combining "gana" (group/multitude) and "pati" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Masses" or "Lord of the Hosts." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures as an epithet for Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered as the remover of obstacles and is particularly prominent in Indian religious practice and Marathi-speaking regions.
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