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Lord Ganesha Names for Baby: 108 Auspicious Names with Meanings

Find baby names inspired by Lord Ganesha's 108 divine names. Auspicious Hindu names for boys from the remover of obstacles — perfect blessing for any child.

Lord Ganesha Baby Names: Remove All Obstacles


Ganesha — the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, worshipped at the beginning of all auspicious activities — is one of Hinduism's most beloved deities. Naming a child after Ganesha is believed to bless them with intelligence, success, and the removal of all obstacles.


Most Popular Ganesha-Inspired Boy Names


Direct Names

  • Ganesh – Lord of the Ganas (divine attendants)
  • Ganesha – Master of all
  • Ganapati – Leader of the attendants
  • Vinayak – Remover of obstacles
  • Vighnaharta – Destroyer of obstacles

    • From His 108 Names

  • Lambodara – Pot-bellied, the large-bellied one
  • Ekadanta – Single-tusked
  • Vakratunda – Curved trunk

    • Modern Ganesha-Inspired Names

  • Atharv / Atharva – The Atharva Veda, a name of Ganesha
  • Siddhi – Achievement (Ganesha's blessing)
  • Vighnaraja – King who removes obstacles
  • Mangalmurti – Auspicious form

    • Girl Names Inspired by Ganesha's Circle


    While Ganesha is male, his sisters and associated goddesses offer:

  • Riddhi – Prosperity (Ganesha's wife)
  • Siddhi – Achievement (Ganesha's wife)
  • Santoshi – Satisfaction (Ganesha's daughter, Santoshi Mata)
  • Mangala – Auspicious

    • Regional Ganesha Names


  • **Pillai** (Tamil/Telugu) – Child, young one
  • Ganapathi – South Indian form
  • **Bappa** (Maharashtra) – Father (affectionate)
  • **Dagadu** (Maharashtra) – A folk name for Ganesha

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