👦 Gajanan — Name Meaning & Origin

Gajanan

“Elephant-faced (Lord Ganesha)”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginMarathi
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia · Maharashtra
RashiMakar (Capricorn)
NakshatraDhanishta (pada 1) · syllable “Ga”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters7 · starts with G
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Gajanan?

Gajanan means "Elephant-faced (Lord Ganesha)" (Marathi origin).

Is Gajanan a boy or girl name?

Gajanan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Gajanan from?

Gajanan is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Gajanan?

By its first syllable "Ga", Gajanan belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi and Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Gajanan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Gajanan adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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