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Vignesh

Quick answerVignesh is a Sanskrit name meaning "remover of obstacles" or "victorious," derived from the roots "vig" (to remove) and "nesh" (obstacles), and is closely associated with Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity who embodies these qualities.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,770
TrendStable
Peak year1998
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 1
Global rank#388

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Vignesh

Vignesh is a Sanskrit name meaning "remover of obstacles" or "victorious," derived from the roots "vig" (to remove) and "nesh" (obstacles), and is closely associated with Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity who embodies these qualities.

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Etymology

Vignesh is a Sanskrit name meaning "remover of obstacles" or "victorious," derived from the roots "vig" (to remove) and "nesh" (obstacles), and is closely associated with Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity who embodies these qualities. The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and other South Indian communities, with significant adoption in modern India and the Indian diaspora.

Vignesh currently ranks #13,770 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.

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